Dr Laura Jean Comrie – Specialist Psychiatrist – Kenilworth

Dr Laura Jean Comrie – Specialist Psychiatrist – Kenilworth

Dr Laura Jean Comrie practices as a Specialist Psychiatrist at the Akeso Kenilworth Clinic in Cape Town. She empowers patients to embrace life by combining talk therapy with medication and resilience-building techniques.

She earned her MBChB at the University of Cape Town and completed internship and community service in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga. Subsequently, she worked as a General Practitioner in Johannesburg, where she developed a passion for mental healthcare. Thereafter, she trained as a medical officer and registrar at Tara Hospital before returning to UCT to complete her Fellowship (FCPsych SA) in 2013. During this time, she also contributed to maternal mental health research at Groote Schuur and consulted at Health4Men. Finally, she launched her private practice in 2014.

Her philosophy centers on an integrated team approach. Consequently, Dr Comrie collaborates with psychologists, nurses, and allied health professionals to deliver personalised care. Moreover, she draws on her roles as a daughter, wife, and mother to respect each patient’s family and social context.

Services

Conditions Treated

• Addiction: She addresses both chemical and behavioural addictions by identifying reward-pathway vulnerabilities and crafting coping strategies.

• ADHD: She evaluates neurotransmitter imbalances and prescribes stimulant or non-stimulant medication alongside organizational coaching.

• Anxiety: She combines cognitive behavioural therapy with exposure exercises and relaxation techniques to break cycles of worry.

• Bipolar Disorder: She stabilises mood fluctuations through tailored mood-stabiliser regimens and psychoeducational support.

• Depression: She treats biological and situational depression with a blend of pharmacotherapy and structured psychotherapy.

• Eating Disorders: She guides patients toward balanced food relationships using motivational enhancement and family involvement.

• Insomnia: She restores healthy sleep through behavioural sleep hygiene plans and, when necessary, short-term medication.

• Maternal Mental Health: She supports perinatal and postpartum women with specialised interventions for mood and anxiety.

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): She applies exposure and response prevention therapy alongside SSRIs to reduce compulsions.

• Psychotherapy: She offers individual and group talk therapies that foster insight, self-awareness, and behavioural change.

• Schizophrenia: She manages psychotic symptoms with antipsychotic medication and family education to promote stability.

• Trauma/Grief/PTSD: She delivers trauma-focused CBT and EMDR to help patients process loss and distress safely.

Additional Information

The Mind Kind Approach emphasises self-care, mindfulness, and resilience, empowering you to shine again. Furthermore, the practice environment features private consultation suites furnished for comfort and confidentiality. Shared therapy rooms host small group sessions, while serene outdoor spaces offer reflection between appointments.

Moreover, new patients receive comprehensive information on their first visit, including treatment pathways and practical tools. The clinic’s online portal allows you to request appointments and access preparatory materials at your convenience. Consequently, you begin each step of your journey with clarity and confidence.

Take control of your mental health: schedule a consultation with Dr Laura Jean Comrie at Akeso Kenilworth Clinic today. Ask your referring physician to arrange an appointment or contact the clinic coordinator for assistance.