Mrs Emma Wijnberg
Occupational Therapist
“An experienced, asset-based, supportive Occupational Therapist, working with children as well as with people with psychiatric difficulties.”
About Me
Approach
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Services
Services Offered:
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Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
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Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Occupational Therapy
A therapy that helps people develop or recover the practical skills needed for daily life activities, from self-care to work and social participation.
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Paediatrics
Mental health services specifically designed for infants, children, and adolescents, addressing developmental, emotional, and behavioural needs.
Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Children
- •Families
- •Groups
- •Individuals
- •Parents
- •Under Fives
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Autism (ASD)
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.
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Child Behaviour
Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Epilepsy
A neurological condition characterised by recurrent seizures, which can also carry significant emotional and social impacts including anxiety, stigma, and lifestyle limitations.
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Learning or Development Difficulties
Conditions that affect a person's ability to acquire, process, or apply information, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or intellectual disability, impacting education and daily life.
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Neuropsychiatry
A medical specialty at the intersection of neurology and psychiatry, focused on conditions where brain dysfunction produces psychiatric symptoms.
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Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
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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).
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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.