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.
There is no question that sex addiction is real, and it is something that affects thousands of people worldwide.
Life can be challenging — Leandie provides a safe, confidential, and compassionate space where you can talk openly, explore your thoughts and emotions, and begin your path toward healing and personal growth.
Based on almost 20 years’ experience, here are my top ten tips for building a strong relationship that really lasts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Discover expert tips, blog articles, and practical insights to help with what you are dealing with.
Partners are often left with a thousand questions, overwhelming emotions, and no idea what happens next. If you're reading this right now, you're probably in shock, hurt, angry, or all of the above. You might be wondering: What do I do now? I want you to know that you're not alone, and there is a way forward.
Whether it's an emotional or physical affair, the impact is profound and life-altering. But here's what I want you to know: an affair doesn't have to mean the end of your relationship.
The biggest complaint I hear from new parents is that they feel like their freedom has been taken away. “What happened to ‘us’ time? What happened to spontaneity, romance and our sex life?”
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.