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Professional Child & Family Practice

Light for children.
Clarity for families.
Guidance when it matters.

Ligpunt provides professional assessment, therapeutic support, family guidance and specialist referral services for children, parents, families and professionals.

Parents & Families

Support for children and families facing emotional strain, behaviour changes, or adjustment challenges.

Legal Professionals

Child-centred assessments and referral support for parenting plans and complex family matters.

Schools & Doctors

Referral support where children show emotional, behavioural, social, or school concerns.

Core Services

Professional support that brings the pieces together for children and families.

Assessments

Voice of the Child, psycho-social and specialist assessments for family matters.

Therapy & Support

Play therapy, teen support, trauma support and emotional processing.

Family Support

Parent-child relationship restoration and practical family guidance.

Specialist Services

Forensic social work, professional training and specialist referral support.

Meet Estie Botha

Estie Botha is a registered social worker with more than 33 years of experience in child and family care. Her work combines clinical knowledge, forensic practice, and a deeply child-centred heart.

B Soc Sc (SW) M Soc Sc Clinical Social Work MA SW Forensic Practice

Service Pathways

Clear support pathways for every situation.

01

Voice of the Child Assessments

Professional insight into a child’s experience and emotional needs in family matters.

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02

Psycho-social Assessments

Comprehensive assessment of emotional, behavioural, social and family functioning.

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03

Play Therapy

Therapeutic support for children who may not yet have the words to explain what they feel.

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04

Parent-Child Relationship Restoration

Guided support to rebuild trust and emotional safety between parent and child.

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05

Forensic Social Work Services

Specialist services for sensitive and complex child and family matters.

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06

Training & Workshops

Practical training for parents, schools, and professionals supporting children.

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A trusted partner for professional referrals.

Ligpunt works with legal professionals, mediators, schools, and doctors where a child’s best interests need to be understood with professional care and clarity.

When adults understand the child better, the next step becomes clearer.

Ligpunt helps bring insight, structure and child-centred understanding into difficult family and professional contexts.

Resources & Shop

Practical tools for emotional growth and family connection.

Feelings Journals

Feelings Journals

Gentle resources to help children notice and express emotions.

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Connection Cards

Connection Cards

Conversation prompts to support emotional connection.

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Workbooks & Training

Workbooks & Training

Practical guidance for parents and schools.

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How It Works

A calm process from enquiry to support.

1

Send an enquiry

Tell Ligpunt what type of support you need.

2

Clarify the need

Identify the correct pathway for your context.

3

Plan the process

Arrange an appointment or training session.

4

Receive support

Professional, child-centred support is provided.

5

Next steps

Further guidance or resources recommended.

When a child’s voice needs to be heard, the next step should feel clear.

Whether you are a parent, legal professional, school, doctor or organisation, Ligpunt can help you choose the right support pathway.