About

Linmari Albertse is a Social Worker from Bloemfontein in the Free State Province. Her private practice is known for providing personalised and confidential services to individuals, families and groups facing various social and emotional challenges to impact their well-being through therapeutic and supportive interventions.

She established her solo private practice in 2023. Her private practice allows her more control over her work, including setting her schedules and goals. It provides her opportunities to work with a broader range of clients and issues where she can tailor her therapeutic approaches and interventions to meet her clients’ unique needs best. Her private practice allows her to focus on specific areas of social work, such as marriage and family therapy or addiction counselling. Working in private practice can foster deeper and more profound and long-term therapeutic relationships with her clients.

Linmari chose social work as a career as she has a passion for helping others based on compassion and empathy. Her commitment to social justice and interest in human behaviour motivated her to perform meaningful work in an inclusive and diverse environment.

She is most passionate about advocating for the rights and needs of vulnerable populations, working to create systemic change, even if it's just a minor change. She finds fulfilment in the one-on-one or group interactions with her clients, helping them navigate challenging situations and improve their lives. She aims to engage with communities to develop and implement programs that address social issues and improve overall well-being. Mental health is a priority. She focuses on counselling and therapy, helping individuals manage and overcome social related psychological challenges. She is passionate about ensuring the safety and social well-being of at-risk children and families.