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Courage to Speak. Space to Be.
"Lay down the version of yourself you created for everyone else."
You might recognise yourself here:
The Exhaustion of “Fine”
You’re navigating the physical shifts of midlife, menopause, or health scares - while still holding everything together for everyone else. On the outside, you’re coping. Inside, you’re tired.
The Weight of Roles
You’ve spent years being the partner, the parent, the professional - only to realise you’ve lost the person living beneath those titles. From loneliness to low self-worth, something is asking to be laid down.
Inside the Storm
A changing marriage. A relationship at a crossroad. Patterns that once protected you but now deplete you. You feel unmoored, unsure which way is forward.
About Landie Breytenbach
I’m a therapist with over 20 years of experience exploring the human landscape of suffering and resilience, grounded in General and Developmental Psychology. My work is grounded in empathy, compassion, and confidentiality - and my philosophy lies in finding the courage to speak in a space where change becomes possible.
"Know when to reach out and to whom"
Although friends and family may care for us, they might not always respond as we hope they will. Sometimes, instead of simply listening, they offer advice, or they step back because our struggles feel overwhelming to them. This isn’t due to a lack of love – they may be dealing with their own private difficulties.
Relying solely on those close to us can unintentionally lead to feelings of isolation or to being misunderstood for ourselves and to stress or exhaustion for them. When everyone tries to shoulder each other's burdens, it can leave both parties feeling worn out.
Seeking professional support can truly help, offering you a space to work through your feelings with someone trained to provide unbiased listening and guidance – helping you understand what's difficult to bear and giving you practical strategies for coping, change, and personal growth.
My Approach:
Drawing on Carl Rogers' people-centred approach, I offer a secure, confidential environment that encourages self-exploration and personal growth. I also use a trauma-informed perspective to recognise how past experiences affect our current behaviours and relationships.
Change starts with emotional and psychological safety, helping you process difficulties, build resilience, and reclaim trust in yourself.
As an integrative therapist, I use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, NLP, and RLT to tailor therapy to your unique needs. If you’re ready to begin, we’ll start where you are – one honest conversation, one step, and one moment of courage at a time.
Co-Author
Your Inner Knowing A Journey of Riches: Soulful Stories to Illuminate the Wisdom Within
Buy the Book Here:
I’m honoured to be a co-author alongside John Spencer, a 38-time international bestselling co-author, with 14 soulful writers from around the world.
"Your intuition has been speaking to you your entire life. What if the answers you’ve been searching for were already inside you?
This book shows you how to listen."
“Growth begins when the silence breaks – because we are as healed as the secrets we bring into awareness and as brave as the work we do to face them with understanding and compassion.”
- Landie
Credentials
I hold qualifications in General and Developmental Psychology, Trauma Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). My advanced studies include a major in Grief and Loss Counselling, with further training in Personal Training, Understanding Dementia, a Certificate in Natural Medicine (Cert NatMED), Health Psychology, and Family Therapy Dynamics.
My commitment to ongoing professional development ensures that I use the latest evidence-based techniques and methods in my practice. This allows me to tailor therapy to each individual, offering a holistic and integrative approach that combines multiple therapeutic modalities to meet the unique needs of those I work with.
I am also available for public speaking and regularly host meet-and-greet book signings, which you can follow on my Facebook pages: Landie Breytenbach. Navigatus Psychotherapy Services. Your Story Matters Project.
I publish regular articles on the Writers Platform, Medium, under Landie Breytenbach.
You can sign up there to receive my articles on “The Things we Don’t Talk About”. Courage to Speak – Space to Be
Client Feedback
"Landie has been a guiding light in my journey towards self-discovery and healing. Her compassionate approach and trusted process confidentiality have truly made a difference in my life."
Sara
"I am grateful for Landie's support and guidance during a challenging time in my life. Her professionalism and care have been invaluable."
James
"Landie's therapy sessions have provided me with a safe space to explore my thoughts and emotions. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking clarity and well-being."
Emily