Dr Laura Comrie – Psychiatrist – Kenilworth

Dr Laura Comrie – Psychiatrist – Kenilworth

Dr Laura Comrie – Psychiatrist – Kenilworth – joined Mind Kind as a Specialist Psychiatrist after earning her MBChB from the University of Cape Town in 2006. She then completed internship and community service in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga. She later returned to UCT for specialist training, graduating FCPsych(SA) in 2013. During her post-graduate years, she refined her expertise in maternal mental health and dementia research. Consequently, she launched her private practice under the Mind Kind banner in 2014. She embraces a bio-psycho-social approach, blending talk therapy with medication. In addition, she collaborates with psychologists, social workers, and occupational therapists. Therefore, she delivers personalized treatment plans that address both biological and social dimensions. She practices in English and Afrikaans, ensuring clear communication across diverse adults.

Dr Comrie values holistic collaboration, and she enjoys working in an integrated team. As a daughter, wife, and mother of two young children, she understands the complexities of life within families and workplaces. Consequently, she tailors interventions to each individual’s lifestyle and support networks. She believes in fostering self-awareness and resilience through mindfulness and self-care practices. Therefore, she empowers patients to become active participants in their recovery journey.

Services

In addition, Dr Comrie offers a comprehensive range of services to support mental health and resilience.

• Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessments for detailed diagnostic planning

• Individual Psychotherapy Sessions to explore emotions and build coping strategies

• Psychopharmacological Management providing tailored medication plans

• Telepsychiatry Consultations for flexible remote follow-up support

• Addiction Management addressing substance and behavioural disorders

• ADHD Screening and Support including evaluation and coaching

• Mood Disorder Treatment for depression and bipolar conditions

• Anxiety Disorder Care using CBT and relaxation techniques

• Eating Disorder Intervention crafting personalized recovery programmes

• Insomnia and Sleep Disorder Therapy combining behavioural and medical strategies

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Therapy with exposure and response prevention

• Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorder Management for comprehensive care

• Trauma, Grief, and PTSD Support through trauma-focused therapies

• Neurocognitive and Dementia Assessments employing specialized testing

Sessions adapt to your needs. New clients receive a 90-minute initial consultation while follow-ups last 60 or 30 minutes. Moreover, our practice design ensures privacy and comfort throughout your journey.

Additional Information

The Mind Kind philosophy guides every aspect of care. It focuses on self-care, mindfulness, self-awareness, and resilience. Consequently, you benefit from a clinic culture centered on empowerment and growth.

Mind Kind features modern consultation suites and private therapy rooms designed for tranquillity. Additionally, we use secure digital health records and telepsychiatry infrastructure to streamline care. Moreover, we host weekly mindfulness and stress-management workshops to foster peer support and skill development. In addition, specialized neurocognitive testing tools aid precise assessments of memory and executive function. Consequently, our multidisciplinary case reviews refine treatment strategies over time.

We schedule appointments on weekdays with occasional evening and weekend slots for working professionals. Therefore, you can maintain continuity even with a busy schedule. To begin, plan for a 90-minute initial consultation that sets your roadmap toward wellness. Finally, Dr Comrie invites you to take an active role in your mental health by booking your first session with Mind Kind today.