"Bernd and Jaap had a significant impact on me both as a professional as well as an individual, approaching my learning experience with sensitivity, compassion and a smile, virtually holding my hand throughout the process. Being very different from each other and complementary at the same time, they form a powerful duo (…)."

"By far the most comprehensive, valuable training I have experienced. Hugely beneficial to my practice. NAOS is professional, the tutors are exceptional, the venue is delightful."

"Bernd is the perfect blend of a supportive yet challenging tutor, his humorous nature allows him to gently prod me to take those risks necessary for growth. He is a very relational and interactive teacher and an expert at merging theory with practice. My experiences as his student are embedded for life!"

"Captivating, enriching, empowering, insightful and should be mandatory training for every therapist!  Excellent course, excellent tutors, a wondrous experience that has been truly life altering. I know I now have so much more to offer my clients and I now feel more able to do so. I am deeply grateful to NAOS for all their support and for providing such a profound opportunity for personal and professional growth and transformation."

"NAOS is a centre of excellence and brings together excellent people to learn and grow with."

"The teaching staff form a well-integrated network of clinicians who seem to have worked together and formed an approach to the work that I was very interested to learn about."

 “The NAOS trauma course has been an absolute gift to me and my practice; it has given me an understanding that allows me to work with trauma safely, competently and confidently. Studying at NAOS has been a joy. The tutors' diversity, knowledge, and richness are inspiring, and the venue is an absolute haven."

"The tutors on this course are amazing; their energy and inspirational qualities have to be experienced to be appreciated. Working with trauma clients is intense and demanding, and this course appreciates and upholds that.  It will give you the personal capacity, the tools, knowledge, and the self-awareness to support you in your work.”

"An amazing course that brings depth, challenge and a variety of teaching expertise – by far the most comprehensive and engaging programme I have attended.”

“The Diploma in Trauma therapy is an excellent psychotherapeutic-relational approach for working with trauma drawing upon a broad range of very relevant theoretical models to create an efficacious approach to trauma work. I learned so much during my year on this course which not only changed my practice for the better but was personally transformative to me."

“NAOS has elevated my proficiency in couple/relationship therapy to an advanced level, seamlessly blending expertise with invaluable insights from the tutors. It's more than a course; it's the catalyst that has enriched my therapeutic skills in working with couples and relationships.”

“The course followed a comprehensive curriculum, the content was well structured and delivered in a way that allowed for in depth and thought-provoking learning. I felt very inspired by all the teachers, they all had a wisdom and quality that felt inspiring and magical. I loved how the course facilitated a nurturing space and the administration was flawless.”

"If you are looking for a cutting edge experiential learning , creative and original group work , most amazing venue, truly inspirational teaching and unparalleled support throughout your course – look no further. NAOS is your place! I consider myself to be incredibly fortunate to have been a part of NAOS Postgraduate Diploma in Relationship Psychotherapy."

“The year on this course has given me so much, mostly time with incredible thinkers who have contributed to broadening my mind and my approach to the way I am able to work with clients. NAOS is a centre of excellence and brings together excellent people to learn and grow with. Thank you.”

"I thoroughly enjoyed the Naos learning experience and the insights into couples work I gained on the Diploma. I have used what I have learned in my day to day practice and got the chance to meet some really fantastic, skilled people that I would otherwise not have met. The teaching staff form a well-integrated network of clinicians who seem to have worked together and formed an approach to the work that I was very interested to learn about.”

“My experience with NAOS is the one I’ll look back to as one of the most significant chapters of my growth as a practitioner and healing as a human. Highly recommended to anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of trauma!”

"This is an absolutely outstanding course. It is a must for anyone considering working in the field of relationship therapy. Thank you so much for everything this year NAOS!"

"The Diploma in Trauma Therapy course has been both enjoyable and challenging.  Despite the challenges of having to combine in-person and on-line teaching, the course is one of best I have attended.  I would highly recommend to anyone looking to enrich their knowledge on working with Trauma."