Dr Karen van Niekerk – Counselling Psychologist – Waterkloof

Dr Karen van Niekerk – Counselling Psychologist – Waterkloof

Dr Karen van Niekerk – Counselling Psychologist – Waterkloof brings over two decades of dedicated experience to her private practice. Graduating with an MA in Counselling Psychology in 2001, she refined her clinical skills through internships at both university clinics and community health centres.

Moreover, Dr van Niekerk specialises in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT), enabling rapid, effective interventions for diverse concerns. Furthermore, she holds certifications in Hypnotherapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), which she integrates to address both emotional regulation and deeper cognitive patterns.

Additionally, her practice offers Couples & Family Counselling, Trauma Therapy, and Student Support, each tailored to the client’s personal goals. Consequently, individuals, couples, parents, and teenagers benefit from evidence-based strategies that foster growth and resilience. In community settings, she leads workshops on stress management and mindfulness-based interventions, thus extending her impact beyond the consulting room. Ultimately, her mission remains to empower each client through compassionate guidance and clear, goal-oriented plans.

Services

• Individual Therapy utilising CBT, SFBT, and BWRT for anxiety, depression, and behavioural change Karen van Niekerk

• Trauma Therapy combining EMDR tools and DBT skills to reframe negative experiences

• Couples & Relationship Counselling with evidence-based inventories and intimacy coaching

• Student & Adolescent Support featuring growth mindset techniques, learning strategies, and developmental screening

• Psychometric Testing including personality inventories, IQ assessments, and ADHD evaluations

• Hypnotherapy for habit change, phobia reduction, and stress relief

• Group Workshops on burnout prevention, mindfulness, and effective communication

• Telehealth Consultations via secure video platform for flexible, ongoing care

• Organisational Coaching and Conflict Management to enhance emotional intelligence in teams

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Additional Information

The practice features private consultation rooms equipped with biofeedback and multimedia resources to support interactive sessions. Moreover, Dr van Niekerk employs a secure electronic medical record system, ensuring seamless continuity of care and safeguarding client confidentiality.

In addition, waiting areas offer a calming ambience with soft lighting and therapeutic décor, which help reduce anxiety before sessions. Furthermore, the centre adheres to rigorous infection-control protocols, including thorough room sanitization and instrument sterilization, thereby maintaining a safe environment.

By integrating telehealth alongside in-person visits, Dr van Niekerk accommodates varied schedules and distance constraints. Consequently, clients receive undivided attention whether they meet her face-to-face or online. Overall, this modern, client-centred setting fosters trust, privacy, and a genuine sense of support. Finally, take the next step toward personal growth by scheduling your personalized assessment today.