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Linda van Niekerk
Social Worker, MA
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Linda van Niekerk

Social Worker, MA (she, her)

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134 Hendrik Verwoerd Street, Nigel 1490
Available both in-person and online
134 Hendrik Verwoerd Street Nigel 1490
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Linda van Niekerk Founder of Helping Heals Linda van Niekerk is a dedicated Social Worker and Therapist based in Nigel, committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. As the founder of Helping Heals, she provides professional, compassionate, and ethical services focused on emotional wellbeing, conflict resolution, and personal growth. With experience in therapeutic support, assessments, reports, and mediation, Linda works closely with clients to create safe spaces where healing and restoration can take place. Her approach is professional yet warm, combining practical guidance with genuine care.
Through Helping Heals, Linda is passionate about strengthening families, reducing stress and conflict, and empowering people to move forward with confidence and hope.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, unheard, or unsure where to turn, you don’t have to face it alone. At Helping Heals, you’ll find a safe, compassionate space to talk, heal, and grow. Reach out today — support and understanding are just a call away.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

134 Hendrik Verwoerd Street

Nigel 1490 map

I specialize in Child, Developmental Disorders and Divorce 
R700 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Connect with Linda van Niekerk
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

134 Hendrik Verwoerd Street

Nigel 1490 map

I specialize in Child, Developmental Disorders and Divorce 
R700 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions R700
  • Couple Sessions R700

Payment Methods

Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer

Insurance

  • Bonitas
  • Discovery Health
  • Fedhealth
  • GEMS
  • Momentum
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If you have medical aid, you can claim back the consultation fee from the medical aid.
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Linda van Niekerk
Social Worker, MA
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If you have medical aid, you can claim back the consultation fee from the medical aid.
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Linda van Niekerk
Social Worker, MA
with questions.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with South African Council for Social Service Professions Linda van Niekerk
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 24 years
  • University of Johannesburg, MA Clinical Social Work, Graduated 2013
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Linda van Niekerk
Social Worker, MA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Linda van Niekerk
Social Worker, MA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Child
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Divorce

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Armed Forces
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Teen Violence
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Linda van Niekerk
Social Worker, MA
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Linda van Niekerk
Social Worker, MA
Do these issues align with your needs?

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Non-Binary Allied
Single Parent

I also speak

Afrikaans

Religion

Christian

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Non-Binary Allied
Single Parent

I also speak

Afrikaans

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counselling
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Narrative
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Person-Centred
  • Play Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Structural Family Therapy
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Linda van Niekerk
Social Worker, MA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.
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Linda van Niekerk
Social Worker, MA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.

Location

Primary Location

134 Hendrik Verwoerd Street

Nigel 1490

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Districts

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Linda van Niekerk
Social Worker, MA
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Linda van Niekerk
Social Worker, MA