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In September 2008, Leandie obtained her Registered Counsellor’s qualification in trauma counselling and registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. This allows clients to claim from medical aid for consultations.
Leandie obtained a Master’s degree in Health Sciences (Sexual Health) from the University of Sydney, Australia in 2006 and now runs her own successful practice in the coastal city of Port Elizabeth.
In the field of sexology, she gained international experience working at Impotence Australia, Repromed, and Shine SA (Sexual Health information networking & education SA Inc.) – all three of which are recognised Australian leaders in the field of sexology. Because sexology is a relatively new discipline in South Africa, she chose to study through the University of Sydney in order to obtain the relevant qualifications and academic background.
Leandie is also a member of ASSERT - the Australian Society for Sex Therapists. In South Africa she is a board member of SSASSERT – the Sub Saharan Africa Society of Sexual Health.
She was featured on a weekly radio slot on local station, Algoa FM for two years. The show proved extremely popular and highlighted a range of topics from sexual dysfunction to conflict in the relationship.
In 2010, Leandie ran a weekly column in the Weekend Post with Q&A about sexual health and education.
She is a contributing expert to various other media including Women's Health Magazine, Men's Health Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Fairlady, Your Parenting Magazines, FHM Magazine, Femina, Shape, Longevity, Weigh Less, Soul Magazine, Real Simple, Living and Loving and Elle Magazine.
In December 2009, she released her first book titled “Seisone van Seks.” The English version, Seasons of Sex is now available.