Sonet Steyn – Occupational Therapist – Glen Austin

Sonet Steyn – Occupational Therapist – Glen Austin

Sonet Steyn – Occupational Therapist – Glen Austin has practised at CL Stander & Associates since 2017, bringing deep expertise in mental-health rehabilitation. She earned her BSc in Occupational Therapy from the University of Stellenbosch, then completed community service at Tambo Memorial Hospital, where she supported clients with psychosis, intellectual disabilities, and trauma. Moreover, she initially studied physiotherapy before discovering her passion for occupational therapy, which enhances both her physical- and mental-health insights.

Consequently, Sonet integrates a holistic perspective into every treatment plan. She holds OT Grow training and is pursuing a Master’s in Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand, researching routine outcome measurement in private psychiatric settings. Therefore, she applies rigorous assessment tools—such as functional capacity evaluations and sensory profiles—to tailor each intervention precisely. Ultimately, her mission remains to promote evidence-based care that uncovers barriers to independence and builds lasting resilience.

Services

• Group Therapy leveraging peer support, experiential exercises, and projective techniques to strengthen self-awareness, coping strategies, and social engagement.

• Functional Capacity Evaluations (PsyFCE) to assess work-related abilities, guide return-to-work planning, and establish realistic vocational goals.

• Sensory Integration Interventions, tailored to tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive needs, which reduce anxiety and enhance emotional regulation.

• Cognitive Rehabilitation programmes combining structured digital platforms with hands-on tasks to enhance memory, attention, and executive functions.

• ADL Retraining, focusing on self-care, meal preparation, and community participation through graded task practice that restores confidence.

• Creative Arts Therapy, incorporating painting, storytelling, and music to help clients externalize emotions and foster inner strengths.

• Assistive Technology Prescription, recommending and training on adaptive utensils, mobility aids, and home-modification solutions.

• Caregiver Education & Support, equipping families with home-based strategies that reinforce therapeutic gains and ensure continuity of care.

• Stress-Management Workshops, teaching mindfulness, time-management, and relaxation techniques across group and individual formats.

• 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 to track progress, refine treatment plans, and celebrate successes.

Additional Information

CL Stander & Associates operates from a contemporary 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, which streamlines multidisciplinary collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers. Consequently, clients benefit from truly holistic care.

Importantly, Sonet collaborates closely with her colleagues to integrate occupational therapy into comprehensive treatment plans, thereby addressing physical, cognitive, and emotional dimensions of recovery. Furthermore, the clinic adheres to rigorous infection-control protocols, ensuring all equipment and spaces undergo thorough sanitisation between sessions. As a result, clients feel safe and supported from the moment they arrive.

In addition, CL Stander & Associates offers flexible scheduling—including extended evenings and weekend slots—to accommodate diverse lifestyles. Patients appreciate the warm décor, comfortable waiting area, and seamless coordination among care providers. Finally, take the first step toward restored independence and lasting well-being by scheduling your personalised assessment with Sonet today.