Neil Pretorius

I am a South African-trained clinical psychologist and have been working in Aotearoa / New Zealand since 2022. I work predominantly with individual adults and couples / alternative relationship configurations. I approach the majority of my therapeutic work from a psychodynamic perspective, meaning that I focus on building awareness around how an individual's early relationships have influenced their current experiences. I also draw from a range of other approaches, including Schema Therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR, ISTDP, and Narrative Therapy to develop an integrative therapeutic approach that is most suitable to each client or client system. I view the quality of the therapeutic relationship as the primary vehicle for change that can support my clients to have the kinds of experience they prefer. I am passionate about providing gender-affirming care and being of service to LGBTQIA+ communities.