Mrs Paula Jones

Occupational Therapist

“An experienced, competent and compassionate Occupational Therapist working predominantly with infants, children and their parents.”

About Me

I work as an Occupational Therapist, helping infants and children develop essential skills for daily life. My approach is compassionate and competent. I aim to understand each child's unique developmental needs, always involving parents in the process. Together, we build practical strategies. These help children participate more fully in daily activities and feel more confident.

Approach

Experience shapes gentle, practical sessions where parents are invited as partners and children's strengths lead the agenda. In Johannesburg and online, bilingually in English and Spanish, I create short, predictable activities that feel playful but purposefully target attention, sensory regulation and daily routines. Sessions blend observation, brief assessments and collaborative planning: small skill-building steps at child pace, clear home strategies for parents, and advocacy guidance when school supports are needed. This way of working suits families seeking calm, hands-on support and straightforward tools.

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Basic Information

Johannesburg, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Advocacy
Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.
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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.
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.

Works With:

Children
Parents
Under Fives

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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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.
LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
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.