Catherine

Mrs Catherine Valentine

Occupational Therapist

“Experienced OT & Life Coach skilled in Individual and Group Therapy in the field of mental health. Supportive, goal directed approach.”

About Me

This experienced Occupational Therapist and Life Coach helps individuals and groups navigate mental health challenges. With a supportive, goal-directed approach, they guide clients to develop practical strategies for daily living. Sessions focus on setting achievable goals and building confidence, making therapy tangible. This approach is ideal for those seeking clear steps and structured support to improve their well-being and thrive.

Approach

Work begins with clear, practical steps that are translated into everyday routines and measurable short-term targets. In Cape Town and online in English, I create a calm, structured space where we practice skills, use guided visualisations, and break down overwhelm into manageable tasks between sessions. Sessions move at a steady, collaborative pace—hands-on rehearsal, simple tools to try at home, and reflections that inform the next step. This way of working suits adults navigating life transitions, anxiety or burnout who want tangible progress.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

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    Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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    Guided Visualisation

    A relaxation technique in which a therapist guides you through calming mental imagery to reduce stress, anxiety, or pain.

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    Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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    Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Groups
  • •Individuals
  • •Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

    Learn more about Anxiety
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    Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

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    Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

    Learn more about Stress / Burnout

Professional Title:

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    Occupational Therapist

    A therapist who helps people develop or recover the practical skills needed for daily life, work, and social participation.

Qualifications

University of Cape Town

University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Occupational Therapist

Service Area

Travelling Therapist

In-person & Online

Kirstenhof

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa