Linda Marie Eskell

Dr Linda Marie Eskell Blokland, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

Verified

“Experienced professional specialising in cognitive behavioural therapy for clinical disorders including OCD, trauma, relationship & family, among others”

About Me

I help individuals and couples navigate the challenges of clinical disorders like OCD, trauma, and relationship issues. Through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, I support you in understanding unhelpful patterns and developing practical strategies. We can work together to address difficulties, fostering resilience and finding a clearer way forward. My goal is to create a grounded space where you feel truly heard.

Approach

I work in focused, collaborative ways that turn understanding into manageable steps you can try between sessions. In Pretoria or online, in English, sessions are paced to your needs—structured exercises, gentle exposure where relevant, brief reflection and practical skill-building are balanced with careful assessment of how things are changing. You’ll leave with concrete tools and clear next steps, and we check in on progress each time. This way of working tends to suit people coping with OCD, trauma or relationship strain.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Psycho-Legal

    Psychological assessment and expert reporting for court proceedings, legal disputes, or regulatory matters.

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Psycho-Legal

    Psychological assessment and expert reporting for court proceedings, legal disputes, or regulatory matters.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologists

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Clinical Psychologist

Registration: PS0037923

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Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University of South Africa; University of Pretoria

Service Areas

Rynlal Building

In-person & Online

Lynnwood

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa

Lynnwood, Pretoria, South Africa