Mr Justin van Niekerk
Justin is a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with over five years of post-qualification experience across adult mental health, physical health conditions, and neuropsychology. His work spans NHS and private settings, including complex adult mental health, hospital-based psychological services, and acquired brain injury.
He is passionate about promoting adaptability, wellbeing, and personal development, and takes a holistic view of psychological health. His services include psychological therapy to individuals and couples, where he draws from a range of evidence-based therapies which are adapted to client needs.
Alongside therapy, Justin provides services in the medico-legal field, professional consultation and coaching, and is open to referrals relating to occupational wellbeing and other adjustment-related matters. He has a particular interest in personal injury and clinical negligence cases, supported by expertise in rehabilitation and the psychological adjustment of individuals living with acquired brain injuries and long-term health conditions. He is committed to ethical, scientifically grounded practice and continuing to develop his skills.
Areas of specialism
- Common & severe mental health problems, including anxiety, stress, depression, marital/relational problems
- Adjustment, recovery and rehabilitation
- Physical health conditions & acquired brain injuries
- Trauma, PTSD & emotion regulation
- Return to work
- Assessment and report writing, including neuropsychological and risk assessment
- Professional consultation and liaison
Profession: Psychologist
Courts or Tribunals: Clinical Negligence, Employment, Family Court, Occupational Health, Personal Injury
Age groups: Adolescent, Adult, Older Adult
Psychological Specialisms: Mental Capacity, Personality Disorder, Trauma and PTSD
Therapies offered: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, Counselling, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Family Therapy, Systemic
