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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE – In line with government guidelines most of our courses will soon be taking place face-to-face again. Our therapy and supervision arrangements will be offered face-to-face and electronically.

NAOS works across different disciplines. We are dedicated to support the personal and professional developments of pioneers and change agents within therapy, organisation development, community building, mental health and within faith communities. We aim to be inclusive in all we do.  We offer three pathways:

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Training

NAOS provides a variety of high impact courses ranging from one-day introductory programmes to longer-term nationally accredited vocational trainings. All courses are intended for personal and professional growth and leadership development.

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Therapy and Supervision

NAOS offers support to individuals and couples through counselling, therapy, supervision, psychosexual and couples therapy and mental health assessments. We integrate many theoretical approaches into one cohesive, relational way of working.

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Organisations and Communities

NAOS focuses on the development of commercial and non-profit organisations and communities. We deliver sustainable, creative and transformational responses to all kinds of problems, including conflicts, leadership issues and transitional periods.

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  • “Bernd is a very talented professional who creates a mandate for change by his own personal example. The experience of the training weekends we had with Bernd has gone beyond the sphere of training lectures. (…) His humor and optimistic view of life create an even stronger professional image and make him approachable and highly effective in what he does.”

    S.K.

  • 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 (…).

    I.C.

  •     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.

    Student 2020

  • 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!

    Student 2020

  • There are really very few moments of epiphany that one has the fortune to experience in his life. This course provided everyone with at least one such a-ha moment. And it turned a bunch of individuals into one cohesive group. These two are more than anyone the one could expect from any course. It was worth both the time and the money.

    D.T.

  • "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."

    Student 2019

  • "Bernd is warm, irreverent, brave, experienced, shaped by grit, free."

    Student 2019

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

    Student 2019

  • "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."

    Student 2019

  • "A brilliant day facilitated by Bernd. Experiential work hugely beneficial and insightful."

    Student 2017

NAOS News

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Sexology

    We are delighted with this new high impact, 6-day training.15-17 February and 22-24 March 2022 In collaboration with the London Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy.

  • Diploma in Trauma Therapy 2022

    We are now fully subscribed, but if you are interested, please let us know so you can apply in time for the intake of 2023.    

  • In the Shadow of the Mother

    This 20 days training is an in-depth enquiry into the conceptions of motherhood. Developed and created by Carolyn Cowan.

  • 6 Days Training in a Systemic Approach to Sex and Relationships

    With Dr Joanne Collins. A 6 day-training that integrates systemic therapy with relationship and psychosexual therapy, a new approach.

  • Our Advanced Diploma in Couples Therapy 2023

    We started with 20 students this year on the 19th February. We are now accepting applications for 2023.    

  • Hiring different training locations

    Because of Covid 19 regulations regarding social distancing, we are now hiring a variety of training locations all over London.

Upcoming Courses

6 Days Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Sexology

We started this new 6 days course. Fully online, by Zoom on 15-17 February with 12 students. For more information, click here.

6 days: A Systemic Approach to Sex and Relationships

A 6-day, 42 hours CPD training over 3 weekends with Dr Joanne Collins, that integrates systemic therapy with relationship and psychosexual therapy. Starting 17th Sept 2022.  More information, click here

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