Clinical foundation
B Soc Sc (SW) and M Soc Sc (SW) Clinical Social Work, grounding her work in therapeutic and family-system practice.
Meet Estie Botha
A child-centred social worker bringing clinical insight and forensic care to family matters.
Estie Botha is a registered social worker with more than 33 years of experience in child and family care. Her work combines therapeutic skill, forensic social work knowledge and a deep commitment to the best interests of children.
33+ years
Professional experience in child and family care
M Soc Sc (SW)
Clinical Social Work
MA SW
Forensic Practice, cum laude
A calling shaped around children who do not always have the words.
Estie describes this work as a calling rather than an accident of career. Again and again, she has seen that children's behaviour is often trying to say something.
Ligpunt grew from that conviction: children need a safe, age-appropriate space where their experience can be understood, while parents and decision-makers receive clear, ethical guidance for the way forward.
Professional depth with a human, practical way of working.
Estie's background spans clinical social work, forensic practice, supervision, management, therapeutic service development and direct work with children and families.
Forensic specialisation
MA SW (Forensic Practice) cum laude, supporting careful work in sensitive, complex and legally relevant matters.
Long-term service
More than 33 years as a social worker, supervisor and manager in child and family care.
Centre experience
Developed a therapeutic centre and delivered therapeutic services to children and families for more than 20 years.
Her approach is child-centred, ethical and deeply practical.
Estie works from the belief that when a child's experience is truly understood, adults can make better decisions and families can begin to heal.
The child's emotional safety, voice and developmental needs remain central.
Where possible, the work looks for ways to repair trust, contact and connection.
Sensitive matters are approached with careful boundaries and ethical practice.
The strengths behind the way Ligpunt works.
Estie's professional profile is marked by trust-building, learning, responsibility, development and empathy.
Relator
Builds meaningful relationships and creates a safe therapeutic space.
Learner
Continues to grow professionally and stay close to best practice.
Responsibility
Takes ownership of ethical, dependable service delivery.
Developer
Sees potential for growth and healthier family patterns.
Why Ligpunt exists.
Ligpunt exists to bring light where there is confusion, insight where there is uncertainty, and hope where there has been hurt.
"When a child is truly heard and understood, it does not only change the child's life. It can change the future of the whole family."
Begin with one clear enquiry.
Whether you are a parent, school, or doctor, Ligpunt can help you understand the next appropriate step.