Assessment that clarifies
Voice of the Child, psycho-social and specialist assessments help adults understand a child's experience and needs.
Insight. Healing. Hope.
Light, insight and hope for children and families in difficult seasons.
Ligpunt Child and Family Practice helps children, teens, parents and professional referrers understand what is happening beneath behaviour, conflict, loss or change, and then build a practical path toward restoration.
Children are heard.
Parents are guided.
Families are supported.
- 33+ years
- Child and family care experience
- Clinical + forensic
- Social work expertise
- Kimberley
- Northern Cape practice
A specialist private social work practice for assessment, therapy and family strengthening.
Ligpunt combines professional assessment, therapeutic support, family guidance, training and specialist services for sensitive family matters. The practice is built around the best interests of children and the restoration of family relationships.
The name Ligpunt reflects the work itself: the lightbulb speaks of insight and understanding, while the puzzle pieces speak of the many parts of a child and family story being carefully brought together.
Therapy that restores
Play therapy, teen therapy, trauma support and relationship work create safe space for connection.
Guidance that works
Parents, schools, and legal professionals receive practical, ethical and child-centred guidance.
When a child may need support, or when a referral may be helpful.
Children do not always have words for what they feel. Sometimes the message comes through silence, anger, withdrawal, tears, or sudden changes in behaviour.
- Changes in behaviour or emotions
- Anxiety, withdrawal, or aggression
- Adjustment after divorce or loss
- Trauma or suspected harm
- School or discipline concerns
- Parent-child relationship strain
- High-conflict family matters
- Practical guidance for referrers
Services shaped around the child's voice, family context and next steps.
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Voice of the Child Assessments
Structured professional insight into a child's experience and needs.
Psycho-social Assessments
Exploration of behaviour, emotions, and family dynamics.
Play Therapy
Age-appropriate therapeutic support through creative play.
Teen Therapy
Support for adolescents navigating identity and change.
Relationship Restoration
Bonding and attachment-focused work for trust repair.
Family Guidance
Practical strategies for clearer, healthier ways forward.
Clear pathways for families and professional role players.
Parents and families
When home life feels uncertain, the work starts with understanding.
Ligpunt helps parents make sense of a child's signals during divorce, loss, or relationship strain.
Support for parentsProfessional insight for family processes.
Supporting parenting-plan work and mediation without placing adult choices on the child.
For legal mattersCollaborative care for children.
Refer when emotional or behavioural concerns require specialist assessment.
For referrers
Led by Estie Botha, registered social worker with deep clinical experience.
Estie brings 33+ years of experience in child and family care, partnering with parents and professionals for healthier decisions.
B Soc Sc (SW)Foundation
M Soc Sc (SW)Clinical
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MA SWForensic
A steady process for sensitive situations.
The pathway depends on the child's needs, but the structure remains clear and ethical.
- Initial enquiryClarifying the concern and immediate needs.
- Mandate and pathwayIdentifying the appropriate assessment or therapy route.
- Child-centred workGathering information through ethical, age-appropriate methods.
- Feedback and reportingProviding useful recommendations to parents or professionals.
- Restoration and supportFollow-up guidance to help next steps take root.
Training and programmes for the adults around children.
Practical training for schools and parents to understand and respond to emotional challenges.
View training optionsFeatured programmes
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- Protective Behaviours child-safety training
- Parent workshops for divorce and loss
- Trauma-informed classroom training
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Specialist forensic services, positioned with care.
Available for complex matters including abuse concerns and high-conflict disputes.
EthicalClear mandate and responsible reporting.
Child-centredUnderstanding experience without adult burden.
PracticalFindings shaped for real-world decisions.
Begin with one clear enquiry.
Whether you are a parent, attorney, or doctor, we can help identify the most appropriate next step.