QUALITATIVE SPECIALISTS
QUALITATIVE
RESEARCH. TRAINING. ADVISORY
Big Q Qualitative Specialists supports postgraduate students, academics, universities and organisations through qualitative research consulting, methodological coaching and advisory services. Founded and led by Dr Taryn van Niekerk, Big Q combines scholarly rigour with practical guidance to help clients navigate complex qualitative research challenges.
PHD IN PSYCHOLOGY
15+ YEARS OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS
PUBLISHED RESEARCHER
FOUNDER OF BIG Q
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RIGOROUS QUALITATIVE SCHOLARSHIP
BRIDGING ACADEMIC & APPLIED WORLDS
PRACTICAL GUIDANCE
CRITICAL, FEMINIST & DECOLONIAL EXPERTISE
PERSONALISED SUPPORT
I'VE BEEN IN YOUR
I remember what it felt like to sit with a draft that wasn't working, feedback that felt overwhelming, or a research problem that seemed impossible to untangle. Research can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be isolating.
Big Q was built from the belief that researchers should not have to navigate these challenges alone. Through coaching, consulting, and advisory services, I help clients move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose. Let's tackle it together.
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DR CARREN DUFFY
SECTION OF INDUSTRIAL & ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, UCT
I have worked with Taryn for many years, and she is always the person I turn to when my master’s supervisees need additional support with qualitative data analysis. The workshops she facilitates are exceptional—she has a calm, relaxed approach that builds students’ confidence while encouraging them to think critically and engage more deeply with their data. The improvement in the quality and depth of their results chapters after working with Taryn is remarkable.