Justin Van Niekerk
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About me
Mental health challenges are common, and you’re not alone if you’ve ever felt uncertain about your path, overwhelmed by difficult situations, worried about the future, unfulfilled, stuck, or caught in cycles of self-doubt and self-criticism. Life is constantly changing, and adapting to these changes can bring hardships. Sometimes, the struggles we face seem unsolvable on our own, or the solutions we attempt only lead to further difficulties.
How I Can Help
My approach is humanistic and collaborative, providing a safe, non-judgemental space where we can explore your difficulties and work toward meaningful change. Each person is unique, shaped by different backgrounds, experiences, and values. That’s why effective therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all—it needs to be tailored to your specific challenges, strengths, and aspirations.
Grounded in a holistic view of health and well-being, I combine relational and awareness-expanding approaches with targeted, evidence-based therapies proven to facilitate real change. My goal is to create a space where you can reconnect with what truly matters to you and begin to thrive, even in the face of life’s ongoing challenges.
Areas of Support
While I work with people rather than just diagnoses, I can help adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including:
- Depression and mood disorders
- Feeling stuck, confused, or conflicted about your life, direction or sense of self.
- Anxiety (including social anxiety, panic attacks, and general worry)
- Physical and neurological conditions (e.g., traumatic injury, stroke, TBI, chronic pain)
- Low self-esteem and self-criticism
- Major life changes and transitions
- Relationship challenges, breakups, and family conflicts
- Loss and grief
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sleep difficulties
- Recovery from injury, including sports professionals
- Stress, including workplace-related stress
- Coaching, including for work, sports and personal life
- Smoking cessation and weight management
- Emotion regulation and anger issues
Finding the Right Fit
With so many therapists and therapy approaches available, finding the right one can feel overwhelming. Effective therapy goes beyond techniques and frameworks; it’s about building a meaningful, trusting relationship where you feel safe enough to explore difficult emotions and experiences in a collaborative way.
I invite you to book a free 15-minute call so we can get to know each other, discuss your needs, and see if we’re the right fit.
Training, qualifications & experience
About Me
As a Clinical Psychologist, I have highly specialized training in mental health across the lifespan. I have worked in Adult Mental Health within the NHS and internationally, supporting individuals with challenges ranging from everyday struggles to complex psychiatric conditions.
Additionally, I have experience as a health and rehabilitation psychologist, helping individuals and families navigate the emotional and psychological impact of acute and chronic physical and neurological conditions. Currently, I also serve as a Senior Clinical Psychologist within the NHS.
Therapies I Offer
Depending on your individual needs, I offer both short-term and ongoing psychotherapy using:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Person-Centred Counselling & Humanistic Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Systemic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Member organisations
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£100.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
