Francois Naude Psychologist

Understand. Transform. Thrive.

About Francois Naude
Understand. Transform. Thrive.
I believe that meaningful psychological change begins with understanding yourself, your experiences, your emotions and the patterns that may be keeping you stuck. As a counselling psychologist, I provide a safe, confidential and supportive space where you can explore what you are experiencing without judgement. Therapy is not about changing who you are; it is about developing a deeper understanding of yourself and finding new ways of responding to the challenges life brings.
Transforming is about creating meaningful change. Through an individualised therapeutic process, we work together to address the difficulties you are facing, process past experiences that may continue to affect you, and develop greater emotional awareness, resilience and choice.
Ultimately, therapy is about more than simply managing difficulties. It is about creating the opportunity to thrive, move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection, and build a life that feels more meaningful and fulfilling.
Understand yourself. Transform what holds you back. Thrive in what comes next.
You are not the storm. You are the sky.
Every storm passes. The sky remains.

BrainWorking Recursive Therapy®

BWRT® Trauma Therapy is a focused approach that works with the brain’s automatic processing of distressing memories and experiences. Rather than requiring you to repeatedly describe or relive traumatic events in detail, BWRT® aims to help change the way the brain responds to triggers, memories and associated emotional reactions. It can be used to support people experiencing trauma-related distress, anxiety, fears, phobias and other emotional difficulties, helping them move towards greater calm, control and emotional freedom.

Individual Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy provides a safe, confidential and supportive space to explore the thoughts, emotions, experiences and challenges that may be affecting your wellbeing. It can help you gain greater self-awareness, develop healthier ways of coping, work through difficult experiences and strengthen your relationships with yourself and others. Therapy is a collaborative process that is tailored to your individual needs and goals, supporting you to create meaningful change and move towards greater emotional wellbeing, resilience and fulfilment.

Couples & Relationship Therapy

Couples and relationship therapy provides a safe, supportive space for partners to explore relationship challenges, improve communication and develop a deeper understanding of one another. Therapy can assist couples in navigating conflict, rebuilding trust, strengthening emotional connection and working through significant life transitions. The focus is on creating healthier patterns of interaction and supporting both partners in developing a more connected, respectful and fulfilling relationship.



  • 88 General Hertzog Street, Dan Pienaar, Bloemfontein, South Africa
  • My practice is located in Family Focus Therapy Centre. Sessions are by appointment only; unfortunately, we cannot accommodate walk-in clients.
  •  Mon-Fri - 09:00-19:00