Lauren Alexander
Steenberg, Cape Town
Summary
Counselling professional and founder of LA Counselling Space with extensive experience in emotional wellbeing across community, educational, faith-based, and organizational settings. Holds a Bachelor of Theology, BA Honours, and Postgraduate Certificate in Education, providing a holistic approach to client care. Specializes in client-centred counselling for adults, children, and families, along with facilitating support groups and delivering tailored workshops and training. Committed to enhancing relationships, building resilience, and providing accessible, high-quality therapeutic support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Counsellor & Founder
LA Counselling Space
Cape Town
06.2023 - Current
Registered Counsellor
Hope SA
10.2020 - Current
Assistant Chaplain
St Cyprian's Girls School
02.2020 - 10.2020
Substitute teacher
Steenberg Primary School
01.2019 - 03.2019
Substitute teacher
Floreat Primary School
11.2018 - 12.2018
Music teacher
Bottomup Social Development, Parkwood Primary School
10.2017 - 10.2018
Counsellor
CAFDA School of Skills
01.2011 - 08.2017
Education
Post Graduate Certificate -
University of South Africa
06.2014
BA Honours - Psychology
University of the Western Cape
06.2009
Bachelor of Theology in Community - Psychology
Cornerstone Christian College
06.2008
Skills
- Crisis intervention and counseling
- Group therapy facilitation
- Client assessment and documentation
- Effective communication skills
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Community outreach and program development
- Adaptive thinking and problem-solving
- Time management and organization
- Active listening techniques
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Motivational interviewing approaches
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Solution-focused counseling methods
- Building rapport with clients
References
References
Leanne Porter- New Hope SA
0824454387, leanne@newhopesa.org
Rev. Andrew Weiss- St Cyprians Girls School
0826586026, weissa@stcyprians.co.za
Helene Visagie- Bottomup Social Development
0847024733, helene@bottomup.biz
Rhoda Manuel- Western Cape Education Department
0214672028, manuel@westerncape.gov.za
Rev. Steven-John Bam- Calvin Protestant Church of South Africa
0824148645, sjbjimmy@gmail.com
Additional Information
- SACE 12259000, HPCSA Registered Counsellor Independent/ Private Practice PRC0014540, Practice number 1151479
Timeline
Registered Counsellor & Founder
LA Counselling Space
06.2023 - Current
Registered Counsellor
Hope SA
10.2020 - Current
Assistant Chaplain
St Cyprian's Girls School
02.2020 - 10.2020
Substitute teacher
Steenberg Primary School
01.2019 - 03.2019
Substitute teacher
Floreat Primary School
11.2018 - 12.2018
Music teacher
Bottomup Social Development, Parkwood Primary School
10.2017 - 10.2018
Counsellor
CAFDA School of Skills
01.2011 - 08.2017
Post Graduate Certificate -
University of South Africa
BA Honours - Psychology
University of the Western Cape
Bachelor of Theology in Community - Psychology
Cornerstone Christian College