Miss Linda Prinsloo

Social Worker (Mental Health)

“A registered social worker providing: - Support and psycho-education to people diagnosed with a mental illness, as well as that to their families (individually and groups) - Trauma-related counselling - Support in deeper self-understanding - General counselling”

About Me

As a registered social worker, I support individuals and families navigating mental health challenges. I offer psycho-education to help you understand your experiences, and trauma-related Counseling to process difficult events. We can also explore paths to deeper self-understanding. My aim is to create a space where you feel heard, whether in individual or group sessions. Here, you can gain practical tools for daily well-being.

Approach

We begin by listening closely, then move into gentle exploration and clear psycho-education that helps make sense of symptoms and memories. Sessions in Pretoria, in English or Afrikaans, or online, tend to alternate focused discussion with short exercises you can try between meetings to build coping skills and strengthen relationships. I keep a calm, structured pace and offer feedback so change feels manageable and collaborative. This way of working tends to help adults and families seeking steadier emotional balance and clearer ways forward.

Contact Linda

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Basic Information

Pretoria, South Africa

Services

Services Offered:

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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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Psychiatric Social Work
Social work services for people with mental health conditions, assisting with access to care, housing, benefits, and community integration.
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Support Groups
Facilitated groups of people with shared experiences who meet regularly to listen, share, and support one another.
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Therapy
Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
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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.

Works With:

•Adults
•Communities
•Families
•Groups
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

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Social Worker (Mental Health)
A social worker specialising in mental health, providing therapy, case management, and support for people with psychological conditions.

Qualifications

University of Pretoria

Registrations

South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)

Social Worker

Service Area

LiftUp

In-person & Online

Villieria

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa