Peter Odendaal

Peter Odendaal is a highly regarded and accomplished counsellor with vast life and professional experience who has been in practice for over 30 years. He is a member of the Australian Counselling Association and works with adults, adolescents, and couples.

Peter’s practice focuses on a strong engagement with each client, where Peter is passionate about assisting them in developing new insights, coping skills, and ways to improve their wellbeing and build stronger relationships with the important people in their lives. Peter believes that profound unconditional acceptance is the primary requirement for change, and he works with clients on goals based on their needs and priorities. This approach empowers clients to take control of their feelings, thoughts, actions, and lives.

Each session is tailored to meet the client's needs. Peter uses a client-centred approach, incorporating a range of evidence-based counselling models, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. Peter believes the counselling journey is a deeply enriching experience.

• Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
• Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
• Graduate Diploma of Counselling