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
I work with children and adults experiencing psychiatric difficulties, offering an asset-based approach. As a Hippotherapist, I uniquely blend therapeutic support with horse-assisted activities. This can be especially beneficial for building connection and confidence. My experienced approach helps you or your child harness strengths to navigate daily life challenges. Together, we find practical ways to engage more fully with the world, fostering independence and well-being.
Approach
Therapy unfolds through practical, strength-focused tasks that translate skills into everyday routines, helping calm dysregulation and build confidence. In Pietermaritzburg I work in English, Afrikaans and isiZulu, offering clinic-based sessions that can include gentle horse-led activities when movement and sensory input enhance learning. I keep sessions steady and collaborative — short, achievable goals, sensory strategies and clear home steps with regular feedback to measure progress between meetings. This hands-on, routine-centred way of working suits children, adolescents and adults facing neurodevelopmental, behavioural or mood challenges.
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Basic Information
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Services
Services Offered:
- •Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
- •Child / Adolescent Therapy
- •Occupational Therapy
- •Paediatrics
Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Children
- •Families
- •Groups
- •Individuals
- •Parents
- •Under Fives
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Autism (ASD)
- •Child Behaviour
- •Mood Disorder
- •Epilepsy
- •Learning or Development Difficulties
- •Neuropsychiatry
- •Parenting Support
- •Stress / Burnout
Professional Title:
- •Occupational Therapist
Service Area
Emma Wijnberg Occupational Therapy
Howick
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal
South Africa