Mrs Robyn-Leigh Naude

Counseling Psychologist

“"Feeling real is more than existing; it is finding a way to exist as oneself" (Donald Winnicott)”

About Me

Drawing on my training as a Counselling Psychologist, I work collaboratively with individuals to explore identity, self-concept, and belonging. I provide a reflective therapeutic space to understand personal narratives, strengthen a cohesive sense of self, and support healthier relational connections. I am currently working with adolescent and adult clients.

Approach

Becoming present in life grows through small, intentional steps that honour your experiences and personal history. I offer in-person and online therapy in English, working at a steady, thoughtful pace that respects where you are. Together, we explore patterns, connect past experiences with present reactions, and develop practical strategies—such as boundary work and safety-building—to support meaningful and lasting change. Feeling safe is central to the healing process. For this reason, I place strong emphasis on building a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, care, and genuine connection. Having a space where you feel truly heard and seen can be deeply restorative, and this forms the core of the work we do together.

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Basic Information

Durban, South Africa

In-person & Online

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Services

I specialise in working with adolescents and adults, from a predominately psychoanalytically-informed perspective in which understanding the meaning of distressing behaviour and symptoms is focussed on.

Services Offered:

Advocacy
Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Psychology
The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.
Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Inadequacy
A persistent inner sense of not being good enough, often rooted in early experiences and manifesting as self-doubt, comparison, or avoidance.
Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Self-Care
Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Professional Title:

Counseling Psychologist
A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.