Petrus Naude, NCPS

How Petrus' approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them, then choose actions that matter. This approach can be useful for anxiety, stress and issues that feel stuck. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on warm, non-judgemental listening and helping someone find their own solutions; it is often used when someone needs space to make sense of identity or self-esteem concerns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical steps to test and change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Petrus will talk through goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. He usually combines elements from these approaches so sessions match the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when people prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions or when someone wants to reflect in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and travel while keeping continuity with a registered or accredited professional.