Danie Breedt

Danie Breedt

Danie Breedt is a passionate scholar-practitioner in the field of psychology. He divides his time between training future psychologists, research and clinical practice. Danie works from an integrative interactional approach in therapy dealing with a wide range of emotional difficulties. He is currently working as a psychologist at numerous physical rehabilitation hospitals across Gauteng for Charis Psychological Services where he does supportive counselling as well as sexual education for patients with disabilities. Column courtesy of Charis Psychological Services.
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Balancing independence and support

It can be difficult for couples to balance their relationship with the…

Danie Breedt

Balancing independence and support

It can be difficult for couples to balance their relationship with the…

Danie Breedt

Pleasure beyond performance

Intimacy after a spinal cord injury can be a lot more enjoyable…

Danie Breedt

Embracing Planned Intimacy

Societal expectations suggest that intimacy should be effortless and spontaneous, but there…

Danie Breedt

Identity and Sexuality: A journey after spinal cord injury

A spinal cord injury can profoundly transform our self-perception and identity related…

Danie Breedt

Delicate journey of rediscovery

It takes delicate and intentional actions to rediscover intimacy and sexuality after…

Danie Breedt

Under pressure

The pressure to perform can remove the pleasure for some individuals

Danie Breedt

It’s all in the mind

Even with the loss of sensation that accompanies spinal cord injuries, it…

Danie Breedt

Navigating crises after SCI

It can be challenging to navigate the crises of intimacy after a…

Danie Breedt