Sharna

Mrs Sharna Berelowitz

Occupational Therapist

“Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Special Interest in Sensory Integration”

About Me

I help individuals understand and manage their sensory experiences. As an Occupational Therapist, I specialise in Sensory Integration. I offer a supportive space to explore how senses affect daily life. Through gentle, sensory-based activities, we build comfort and confidence. My approach suits those seeking practical tools for sensory challenges. It helps clients participate fully in daily routines.

Approach

When we meet, we start by mapping everyday moments where sensory input shapes routines, then move into gentle, playful activities to notice what calms or sparks a child. Sessions in Johannesburg, conducted in English, feel paced to the child’s rhythm—short tasks, clear choices and quiet reflection so parents see patterns too. Between visits I suggest simple home or school adjustments and small practice steps to build comfort and confidence. This hands-on, collaborative way often fits families seeking practical, steady change.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • 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.

  • Paediatrics

    Mental health services specifically designed for infants, children, and adolescents, addressing developmental, emotional, and behavioural needs.

  • 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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Works With:

  • Children

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.

  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Child Behaviour

    Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.

  • 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.

Professional Title:

  • Occupational Therapist

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

Credentials

Registrations

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

Occupational Therapist

Qualifications

University of Witwatersrand

Service Areas

Forest Town School

In-person

Forest Town

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa

Forest Town, Johannesburg, South Africa