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Leandie Buys
Relationship Therapist, Clinical Sexologist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist

With almost two decades of dedicated practice in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Leandie has made it her life's work to help couples rediscover connection and intimacy. She's also one of just two certified sex addiction therapists in South Africa, and runs a weekly sex addiction support group for her clients. Leandie brings a unique blend of expertise and genuine care to every session.

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Relationship & Marriage Counselling

Seeking help for your relationship is no different to seeking help from a doctor when you have flu, or going to the dentist when you have toothache.

Most relationships go through ups and downs, but sometimes couples aren't able to negotiate their way around a certain issue in their relationship. A professional counsellor will help guide you through the issue to a mutually beneficial solution.

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Sex Addiction Counselling

Although there are many definitions of sex addiction, it can be described as any sexual behaviour which becomes compulsive, interfering with the individual’s normal life, causing stress and tension in relationships with family and loved ones, and affecting their work environment.

Sex addiction has the same devastating consequences as other addictions

While it may not have the same neural response as drug or alcohol addiction, it has the same devastating consequences in the lives of sufferers.

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Blog Articles

Discover expert tips, blog articles, and practical insights to help with what you are dealing with.

Financial intimacy: Why money conversations are the new foreplay

Money might just be the last thing couples are willing to talk about honestly — and it's quietly damaging more relationships than we'd like to admit. In this article, Leandie explores the emotional roots of our money habits, the real cost of financial secrets, and why true intimacy means having a shared vision for your future — together.

The Friendship Test: Is your partner (Still) your best friend?

Passion fades, life gets busy — but it's friendship that holds a relationship together. Discover whether your partner is still your best friend, and how to get back there if they're not.

Your 2026 relationship audit: 20 Questions every couple should ask themselves

Many couples wait until things are really broken before they seek help. They come to me when they're already considering separation, or when years of resentment have built up. But what if you could prevent some of these crises by simply checking in regularly?

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Get to Know Leandie Buys

Leandie's journey into therapy began during her time as a police hostage negotiator, where she saw firsthand how relationship breakdowns are often at the heart of people's deepest struggles. This sparked her passion for helping couples build the communication and intimacy skills that form the foundation of lasting relationships. Her crisis intervention background, which earned her recognition as a "Woman of Distinction" finalist in 2005, gives her a special understanding of how to guide people through their most challenging moments.

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