Charis Stols – Occupational Therapist – Glen Austin

Charis Stols – Occupational Therapist – Glen Austin

Charis Stols – Occupational Therapist – Glen Austin earned her BSc in Occupational Therapy from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2019, then joined CL Stander & Associates in 2021. Passionate about group therapy, she thrives on harnessing its power to inspire positive change and to help clients rediscover their inner strengths. Consequently, Charis designs sessions that foster both peer support and personal growth.

Moreover, she is currently pursuing a Master’s degree focused on self-efficacy and discharge preparedness, which equips clients to apply new skills confidently and to maintain healthy habits long after therapy ends. In addition, Charis integrates evidence-based assessments—such as functional capacity evaluations and sensory profiles—to tailor each intervention precisely. Ultimately, her goal remains to guide clients in reframing overwhelming emotions into sources of resilience and hope.

Furthermore, Charis brings creativity to her practice by incorporating expressive arts and projective techniques, thus engaging clients in a holistic journey toward well-being. Whenever possible, she embeds real-world tasks into therapy to ensure functional gains translate seamlessly into daily life.

Services

• Group Therapy that leverages peer dynamics, experiential exercises, and projective techniques to build self-awareness, emotional regulation, and social skills

• Functional Capacity Evaluation to assess work and daily living abilities, thereby informing return-to-work planning and goal setting

• Sensory Integration Interventions tailored to tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive needs, which reduce anxiety and enhance body awareness

• Cognitive Rehabilitation programmes combining digital platforms and hands-on tasks to strengthen memory, attention, and executive functions

• Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Retraining, focusing on self-care, meal preparation, and community participation through graded task practice

• Creative Arts Therapy, incorporating painting, music, and storytelling to unlock personal narratives and to promote emotional expression

• Assistive Technology Prescription, recommending and training on adaptive utensils, mobility aids, and home modifications for independence

• Caregiver Education, equipping families with home-based strategies that reinforce therapeutic gains and foster supportive environments

• Teletherapy Consultations via a secure video platform, ensuring continuity of care for clients with mobility or scheduling constraints

• Outcome Measurement & Quality Improvement, using validated tools like PsyFCE to track progress and refine treatment plans continuously

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Additional Information

CL Stander & Associates operates from a modern mental-health day clinic in Glen Austin, featuring private therapy suites, a dedicated group room, and a sensory-integration space equipped with mats, swings, and tactile stations. Moreover, the practice utilises a secure electronic medical record system that streamlines multidisciplinary collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers.

Importantly, Charis collaborates closely with her colleagues to integrate occupational therapy into comprehensive treatment plans, thereby addressing physical, cognitive, and emotional dimensions of recovery. Consequently, clients benefit from cohesive, client-centred care that adapts fluidly to their evolving needs.

Furthermore, the clinic adheres to rigorous infection-control protocols, ensuring all equipment and treatment areas undergo thorough sanitisation between sessions. As a result, clients feel safe and supported from the moment they arrive. In addition, flexible scheduling—including extended evenings and weekend slots—accommodates diverse lifestyles and urgent needs.

Outside of work, Charis enjoys painting, experimenting with new recipes, and walking at sunset to recharge creatively. Therefore, she brings her own experiences of balance and self-care into the therapy room, modelling resilience for her clients. Overall, under Charis Stols’s compassionate guidance and clinical expertise, CL Stander & Associates provides a welcoming atmosphere where every individual receives undivided attention, personalised strategies, and measurable outcomes.

Finally, take the first step toward renewed confidence and purpose by scheduling your personalised assessment with Charis today.