Background

I am Gideon, the founder of The Relationship Guy, and a registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor based in Ceres, South Africa.

We recently moved back from living in New Zealand for many years to be closer to family for a while, but my work has always centred around relationships, how people connect, where things break down, and how patterns form over time.

Also, it took a while to become formally registered in SA due to years abroad, but it now allows me to take that same work more deeply into counselling with individuals, couples, and families here, as they navigate pressure, disconnection, and change.

How we work together

Fundamentally, although I was trained as an eclectic counsellor in various main therapy modalities, my approach is grounded in human needs and systems thinking.

I focus on how unmet needs shape behaviour, communication, and relationship dynamics, whether in personal relationships, families, or broader life systems.

For you, that means we’re not just talking about problems, we’re working to understand what’s actually driving them.

By identifying the needs and patterns underneath the surface, things tend to make more sense, conversations become more constructive, and the changes you make are more likely to hold over time.

Alongside this, I draw on practical approaches such as CBT and brief solution-focused therapy to help people like you move from insight into meaningful change.

Where we work together

My current work is within real-world environments, including agricultural and community settings, where relationships, leadership, and responsibility often intersect.

I offer in-person sessions in Ceres (and the surrounding region) and online work with clients further away in South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.