John van der Linde
Psychological Counsellor
John obtained his B.Sc. Degree in Psychology at the University of Stellenbosch followed by an Honours degree at the University of South Africa in 2011. Before joining Let’s Talk in 2016, John gained extensive experience in working with substance abuse clients. Since then, John has become an integral part of the Let’s Talk team and fulfils a critical role as the only male clinician at the practice.
John is a skilled presenter and his direct and engaging style appeals to attendees of workshops aimed at substance abuse, relationship building and workplace health. John’s clinical knowledge and experience are often utilised in therapeutic groups focusing on mental health in young people.
His interests include employee wellness, interpersonal relationships, addiction therapy and stress management. He knows that no single approach is the right one for every individual and thus uses a range of modalities to treat trauma, stress and addiction.
In his free time, he loves travelling, spending time with his family and attending to his hobby as a freelance photographer.