Bonita Ackerman du Preez
(Founder and Co-Director – Future-Edge Therapy)
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My name is Bonita Ackerman du Preez, and I am a qualified, registered Trauma Recovery Therapist and an award-winning mental health advocate based in Bedford, Bedfordshire.
I specialise in helping individuals overcome trauma, PTSD, bereavement, grief, anxiety, stress, and depression, guiding them toward a happier, more fulfilling future.
At Future-Edge Therapy, we believe in empowering our clients to make lasting changes in their personal and professional lives. Using our Integrated Therapy System™ we bring together the most effective elements of therapy into a powerful and personalised approach. To complement this, we have developed TheraCoachPro™ which integrates our own blend of coaching and therapy techniques to ensure clients not only heal but also find their future.
Together, these systems provide a comprehensive framework for rapid and lasting recovery.
Our Unique Approach
We understand that every client is unique, which is why we take a tailored approach to therapy. Our Integrated Therapy System™ combines advanced neuroscience-based techniques to address the root causes of emotional struggles, allowing us to quickly neutralise negative emotions, limiting beliefs, and trauma responses. TheraCoachPro™ builds on this foundation by incorporating coaching strategies that help clients:
This combination ensures clients not only resolve their past struggles but also gain the tools to move forward with clarity and purpose.
We serve clients across the UK through both online and in-person sessions. While our physical location is near Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, and Bedfordshire—including the towns of Bedford, Milton Keynes, and Northampton – we welcome clients from anywhere in the UK.
Some of the techniques we use include:
With over thousands of hours of therapy and coaching experience, I have helped countless individuals break free from the constraints of their past, rebuild their confidence, and regain control over their lives. Our success rate is exceptional, and many clients experience profound improvements within just eight sessions.
About Bonita
My passion for making a difference stems from my own experiences with personal trauma and challenges. These experiences have shaped my empathy, determination, and dedication to helping others transform their own lives. Outside of therapy, I prioritise my own mental well-being by staying active, going to the gym, cycling, walking, and spending quality time with friends and family. Originally from South Africa, I now live in Bedfordshire with my wife, Claire, our three cats, and two horses.
Qualifications
Claire brings a wealth of experience and a unique skill set to her role as Co-Director and Client Manager at Future-Edge Therapy. With a strong background in leadership, operations, and trauma management, Claire oversees the day-to-day running of the business, ensuring every client receives the highest level of care and support.
Her career began in the science industry at Unilever, before embarking on a 30-year career in the Police Service. Serving with Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire Police, Claire excelled in diverse roles, including frontline policing, custody management, and criminal investigations. She also specialised in operations planning, project management, and training, where her ability to organise complex systems and her dedication to helping others shone through.
Throughout her career, Claire demonstrated a commitment to promoting the welfare and development of others, as a tutor, coach, and mentor. Her extensive experience dealing with significant, life-changing events has given her a unique insight into trauma and how it impacts individuals.
This real-world expertise forms the foundation of the work at Future-Edge Therapy, where operational excellence is combined with a deep empathy for clients. She understands the challenges clients face and ensures that everything runs smoothly so individuals can focus on their journey to recovery.
To complement her leadership skills, Claire has gained extensive training and qualifications in trauma-focused therapeutic techniques, including:
Claire is a dedicated dressage rider who competes at the top levels with her warmblood horse. She enjoys staying active through gym sessions, walking and Peloton classes, valuing the role of physical fitness in mental well-being. Married to Bonita, they have three cats and two horses to keep them busy at home.
Senecca plays a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of Future-Edge Therapy as our Virtual Assistant and Client Support Specialist. With over 9 years of experience in the online industry, she ensures that our clients receive prompt, professional, and seamless service at every stage of their journey with us.
Senecca is known for her hardworking, self-motivated approach, combining efficiency with a genuine commitment to helping others. Her expertise in managing online systems, communications, and scheduling allows Future-Edge Therapy to stay responsive and organised, ensuring no detail is overlooked. Behind the scenes, Senecca ensures our operations run smoothly and efficiently, managing online systems to supporting marketing and client communications. Her skills are essential to delivering the exceptional client experience Future-Edge Therapy is known for.
Senecca’s commitment to excellence makes her a valued member of the Future-Edge Therapy team, and her role is instrumental in helping us maintain our reputation for outstanding service and results
