About Petrus
Petrus Naude brings ten years of clinical experience to his practice in the United Kingdom. He holds the NCPS credential and speaks both English and Afrikaans. Petrus focuses on clear, direct support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or depression.
He offers practical, conversational therapy rather than jargon. Sessions focus on what is most pressing for the person in front of him. Petrus adapts his approach to match each person's circumstances and goals.
How Petrus works
Over a decade he has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including LGBT matters, coping with life changes, and issues linked to family of origin. He also works with more specific difficulties such as attachment and abandonment, body image, and feelings of emptiness or guilt. Petrus uses a mix of approaches to suit the client’s needs.
He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take workable steps. He employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when looking at thoughts and behaviours, and Client-Centred techniques to create a respectful, listening space. Sessions are offered online in several formats to make therapy easier to fit into everyday life.
He will discuss how to shape the work together, aiming for clear goals and small, achievable changes over time.
Petrus lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Petrus works with
The areas below are the ones Petrus selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English, Afrikaans |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How Petrus blends approaches for online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful when someone feels stuck and wants to build a life that feels meaningful despite difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical techniques to change patterns that keep problems going. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and respect to help people find their own solutions and regain confidence.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Petrus will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. He often combines elements from different approaches so the work stays practical and relevant to your situation.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters, while phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when fitting therapy around a busy day. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent and flexible across different schedules and locations.
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