Occupational Therapy
Life’s ups and downs can result in mental health concerns from time to time. A mental health concern becomes a mental illness when ongoing behaviours, signs and symptoms cause frequent stress and affect your ability to function in your daily life: at work or school, in your family and relationships and it can affect your physical health.
In most cases, symptoms can be managed by a mental health team, often including a mental health occupational therapist.
Occupational therapy in mental health focuses on the functional aspects of life and help people to re-engage in meaningful tasks: the things you love to do, want to do and have to do as part of your day-to-day life roles.
Grounded. Well. Wise. serves occupational therapy practices in the West Rand, Johannesburg. These include services at two inpatient mental health facilities and an outpatient practice at Mayo Clinic of South Africa in Roodepoort, Johannesburg.
For clients outside Johannesburg or Durban, we also offer national access to services through secure online sessions via Microsoft Teams.
Occupational Therapists consider these factors in treatment
How Occupational Therapists can help with mental illness
What methodologies do we use in our treatment plans
Outpatient Occupational Therapy Services
GROUP
Cognitive Rehabilitation/ Remediation
For individuals experiencing difficulties with memory, attention and concentration.
Build practical cognitive skills to support daily functioning, learning and work performance.
Teen DBT skills
group
For teenagers struggling with anxiety, low mood, emotional overwhelm or self-harm behaviours.
A structured skills-based group to build emotional regulation, resilience and interpersonal confidence.
A 12-week structured skills group with practical exercises and real-world application.
Anxiety Management
For individuals experiencing ongoing anxiety, stress or overwhelm.
Learn practical tools to manage symptoms, improve coping and regain a sense of control.
DBT Skills Programme
For individuals experiencing emotional
dysregulation and mood instability.
Develop core skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance and effective communication.
Behavioural Activation Group
For individuals experiencing low mood,
reduced motivation or difficulty with daily routines.
A structured group to rebuild energy, establish routine and re-engage in meaningful activities.
Delivered in a supportive group setting with weekly
goal-setting and progress tracking.
Study Skills & Learning Support
For learners (10+) experiencing difficulties with concentration, organisation or study skills.
Develop effective strategies to improve focus, planning and academic confidence.
Outpatient Occupational Therapy Services
INDIVIDUAL
Individual Occupational Therapy
Assisting individuals to develop wise and practical strategies to overcome challenges in their lives associated with mental health difficulties.
