Lorinda Pretorius

Counselling for deeper connection and lasting change

I’m Lorinda Pretorius, a Registered Counsellor based in Centurion, South Africa.

I offer in-person couples counselling for clients in Centurion and Pretoria, and online Christian counselling for individuals internationally, including the UK, Europe, and the USA.

My work is relational, holistic, and grounded in evidence-based counselling approaches. I help people slow things down, understand what is really happening beneath the surface, and move toward healthier connection with themselves, their partner, and their faith.

In-Person Couples Counselling (Centurion and Pretoria)

I work exclusively with couples in my in-person practice.

This includes couples who are:

Caught in recurring conflict or communication breakdown
Feeling emotionally distant or disconnected
Rebuilding trust after betrayal or relational strain
Preparing for marriage and wanting a strong foundation
Looking for Christian-sensitive couples counselling

Conflict is not something I avoid in couples work. I see it as meaningful information. Together, we work with conflict in a way that builds understanding rather than blame.

My couples counselling is informed by the Gottman Method, attachment theory, and trauma-aware frameworks, with a strong focus on emotional safety, accountability, and connection.

Sessions take place in Clubview, Centurion, serving clients from Centurion and Pretoria.

Online Christian Counselling for International Clients

For clients based outside South Africa, I offer online Christian counselling for individuals through secure video sessions.

Many of the people I work with are navigating:

Faith, identity, and relationship questions
Sexuality and pornography struggles within a Christian framework
Emotional regulation, boundaries, and self-understanding
The tension between belief, desire, and lived experience

This is counselling that takes both psychology and faith seriously. I integrate evidence-based counselling with Christian reflection in a way that is thoughtful, respectful, and non-shaming.

My Approach

Counselling should feel like a pause from the noise of life. A place where you do not have to perform, fix yourself, or rush toward answers.

My approach is:

Holistic and relational
Emotionally attuned
Structured, but never rigid
Honest, compassionate, and grounded

I do not offer one-size-fits-all solutions. I work with your patterns, your relationships, and your lived experience, helping you make sense of what is happening and choose a way forward that feels true and sustainable.

Workshops & speaking engagements

In addition to counselling, I offer:

Workshops on mental health, relationships, and sexuality
Christian sexuality workshops for parents, churches and community groups
Speaking engagements for schools, companies, and events, in-person or online

Begin Your Counselling Journey

If you are looking for couples counselling in Centurion or Pretoria, or online Christian counselling internationally, I invite you to take the next step. Together, we can navigate life’s challenges and work toward a healthier, more fulfilling future.