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Petrus Naude, NCPS

Compassionate UK therapist for stress and LGBT issues
  • Stress and anxiety
  • LGBT support
  • ACT and CBT

About Petrus Naude

Petrus Naude holds the NCPS credential in the United Kingdom and brings 10 years of clinical experience to his practice. He has worked with children, young people, adolescents, and adults from a variety of national and cultural backgrounds, including clients who live in different parts of the world. NCPS indicates professional training in counselling and psychotherapy.

Petrus has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, LGBT related issues, self-esteem and motivation challenges, depression, and difficulties coping with life changes. His work has also addressed OCD, PTSD, relationship problems, and other mental health difficulties. He provides focused support for issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, body image, commitment and communication problems, control and dependent personality features, dissociation, feelings of emptiness, family of origin dynamics, fatherhood issues, forgiveness, and guilt and shame. He also has experience with BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture.

His clinical approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Systemic Therapy. Petrus aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and he tailors dialogue and treatment plans to meet each person’s specific needs. He communicates in English and Afrikaans and has experience working with international clients.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Petrus Naude have?

Petrus Naude has 10 years of professional experience.

Is Petrus Naude a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the NCPS credential, which indicates professional training in counselling and psychotherapy. No additional license details were provided.

In which languages does Petrus Naude provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English and Afrikaans.

Where is Petrus Naude located?

He is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Petrus Naude as my therapist?

You can work with Petrus Naude through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Petrus Naude work with international clients?

Yes, Petrus Naude works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Petrus Naude cost?

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How can I get started with therapy?

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Could remote therapy be the right fit for you?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely can truly help. For a range of common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility. People can choose the format that works best for them, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This variety makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when circumstances change.

Each therapist involved in online work is a licensed professional, and clients can switch therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For many, remote therapy provides an accessible and effective option to get support from qualified therapists without sacrificing the core elements of therapeutic work.

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