Linda van Niekerk
Social Worker, MA (she, her)
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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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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions R700
- Couple Sessions R700
Payment Methods
Cash, Electronic Funds TransferInsurance
- Bonitas
- Discovery Health
- Fedhealth
- GEMS
- Momentum
Linda van Niekerk
Social Worker, MA
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with South African Council for Social Service Professions Linda van Niekerk
- In Practice for 24 years
- University of Johannesburg, MA Clinical Social Work, Graduated 2013
Education and Years In Practice
Linda van Niekerk
Social Worker, MA
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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
Linda van Niekerk
Social Worker, MA
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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
Linda van Niekerk
Social Worker, MA
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Location
Primary Location
134 Hendrik Verwoerd Street
Nigel 1490
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Nearby Areas
Cities/Towns
Districts
Linda van Niekerk
Social Worker, MA