- Practical problem solving
- Trauma-informed care
- Career and life transitions
About Lourens
Lourens Human is an ACA counsellor with 29 years of clinical and academic experience. He began his career as a counselling psychologist in South Africa and now practises counselling in Australia. Lourens draws on long experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and life changes.
He spent many years at the University of Pretoria teaching and supervising postgraduate students. He coordinated a master’s counselling psychology programme and ran practical training and clinical supervision for trainees. Lourens also carried a part-time private practice focused on career, counselling and sport psychology while working at the university.
After migrating to Australia in 2017 he registered with the Australian Counselling Association, ACA, as a Counsellor (Level 4). He has delivered therapeutic counselling at a trauma-focused retreat in Victoria and has provided counselling for people affected by serious crime and traumatic events in South Australia.
Lourens works in a straightforward, respectful way. He listens, asks practical questions and helps people notice what changes are possible. Sessions focus on clear goals such as reducing anxiety, managing stress, navigating career choices or coping with major life transitions.
People who prefer calm, steady guidance tend to suit his style. Lourens uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and draws on decades of clinical and teaching work when tailoring an approach. He speaks English and practises in Australia.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Many of Lourens’s methods are evidence-based and focus on practical steps people can use day to day. Cognitive approaches help people notice and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns to reduce anxiety and low mood. Trauma-informed techniques focus on stabilising reactions, building coping skills and gradually processing distressing experiences where appropriate.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your concerns, goals and preferences and suggest options to try. Together you can adjust methods if something doesn’t feel like a good fit, aiming for techniques that match your needs and pace.
The biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Many clients find online sessions useful for fitting counselling into a busy life, making shorter check-ins easier and avoiding travel time. If you prefer a particular way of meeting, check available formats when you schedule and the therapist will help arrange sessions that suit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
29+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lourens commonly help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career questions, depression and coping with life changes. Additional areas include men’s issues, midlife concerns, grief, addiction and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is calm and practical. He listens, asks straightforward questions and works with clients to set clear goals and steps they can try between sessions.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 29 years of combined clinical, teaching and research experience from South Africa and Australia. That background informs both practical counselling and clinical supervision.
What credentials and location are relevant?
He is registered with the Australian Counselling Association, ACA, and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.