Dr Mariette van Straaten, PhD
Social Worker (Mental Health)
“I am a social worker in private practice specializing in phyco-legal service, such a diversions, forensic assessment and pre-sentence reports and disaster social work”
About Me
I offer specialised support for individuals navigating complex psycho-legal situations. My work includes forensic assessments and pre-sentence reports, providing clear, objective insights. I also assist those impacted by disasters, helping to process traumatic experiences. Clients find my approach provides a vital bridge between personal challenges and legal or recovery processes. It offers a grounded path forward during difficult times.
Approach
My clinical work strikes a balance between measured assessment and practical support, moving seamlessly between evidence-gathering and focused emotional processing, so that clients feel both seen and clearly understood. Sessions in Bloemfontein or online, in Afrikaans or English, are structured and time-conscious, with space for reflection, safety planning, and collaborative goal-setting. This approach suits people navigating complex court or disaster-related challenges who want steady, practical guidance.
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Basic Information
Bloemfontein, South Africa
Services
Play therapy
Therapy
Parenting plans
Forensic assessments
Diversion programs
Youth-at-risk programs
Services Offered:
- •Psycho-Legal
- •Child / Adolescent Therapy
- •Child Protection
- •Counseling
- •Ukraine Aid
- •Mediation
- •Social Work
- •Medico-Legal
- •Therapy
Works With:
- •All ages
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Abuse
- •Addiction
- •Adolescent Therapy
- •Behaviour or Conduct Issues
- •Divorce Counseling
- •Parenting Support
- •Relationship Counseling
- •Trauma Therapy
Professional Title:
- •Social Worker (Mental Health)
Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy
DoctorateUniversity of The Free State
Year: 2025
Master of Social Work
MastersUniversity of the Free State
Year: 2012
Bachelor of Social Work
BachelorUniversity of The Free State
Year: 2008
Registrations
South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
Social Worker
Memberships
South African Association of Social Workers in Private Practice (SAASWIPP)
Service Area
Giving Hope Johanna & Die Pikkewyntjie
Helicon Heights
Bloemfontein, Free State
South Africa
