Monica

Dr Monica van Niekerk

Educational Psychologist

“I believe my work assist others on a journey of self-discovery and healing with lasting growth as life can sometimes be difficult.”

About Me

Life's difficulties can feel overwhelming, but they also offer a path to understanding ourselves better. As an Educational Psychologist, I support you on a journey of self-discovery and healing. We can gently explore your experiences together, making sense of challenges and fostering lasting personal growth. This approach suits anyone ready to navigate life's complexities with clarity and build inner resilience.

Approach

When life feels difficult I step in with steady curiosity, helping you notice patterns and small shifts that build dependable change. In Pretoria or online I work in Afrikaans or English, keeping sessions paced to your needs—sometimes measured assessment work, sometimes shorter, focused interventions and calmer-state techniques to access new responses between meetings. We set clear goals together, review progress, and adjust gently so therapy feels manageable. This way suits people of any age seeking practical understanding and sustainable coping.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psycho-Legal

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

  • Medico-Legal

    The intersection of psychology and law, involving psychological assessments and expert reports for legal proceedings such as personal injury, custody, or disability claims.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Brain Working Recursive Therapy

    A therapy that works with the brain's natural response patterns to change unwanted reactions before they reach conscious awareness.

  • Hypnosis

    A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

    Learn more about Individual Therapy

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Credentials

Registrations

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

Educational Psychologist

Qualifications

University of Pretoria

Service Areas

Monica van Niekerk Practice

In-person & Online

Groenkloof

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa