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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
IN DURBANVILLE

Empowering Effective Thinking and Lifelong Learning

Lifelong learning is my passion, and it has shaped my journey as an occupational therapist with over four decades of clinical experience. My mission is to help school-aged children and adult learners “Be More Effective Thinkers and Learners.”

Specializing in Metacognitive Intervention and Learning Health

Since 1998, I’ve specialized in metacognitive intervention and learning health, focusing on older primary school learners, high school learners, and adults. I hold certifications as a Cognitive Enrichment Advantage (CEA) trainer (since 1997) and Thinking Maps trainer (since 2011). My ongoing professional development includes numerous courses on the development of thinking and learning.

Leadership in Cognitive Education

My dedication to thinking and learning extends to leadership roles:

  • Board Member of the International Association for Cognitive Education (IACESA) for two decades (President from 2013-2015).
  • Founding Member of Thinking Schools South Africa (TSSA), established by IACESA.
  • Honorary Member of the Institute for the Advancement of Cognitive Education (IACE), which evolved from IACESA.

Sharing Knowledge Through Training and Online Courses

For over 30 years, I’ve conducted training for professionals, educators, and parents on metacognitive skills, executive function, and learning strategies. Empowering others through my expertise has always been a core value.

In 2020, I began developing online courses, an exciting new chapter in my journey. These courses have already reached learners in over 65 countries! I’m committed to creating more content to help individuals of all ages—learners, parents, educators, and professionals—unlock their potential and become more skillful in their roles.

A Bit About Me

Beyond my professional work, I find balance through daily walks, which I use to destress and meditate. I dedicate time to researching and learning about spiritual growth, self-development, health, thinking, and learning. Most importantly, I cherish spending time with my family and grandchildren.

Registrations

I am a registered occupational therapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). I am also a member of The Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa.

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“Community and not medicine
creates health.”

– James Maskell

MY PURPOSE STATEMENT

To use my God-given talents and experience to inspire and empower learners, parents, educators, professional practitioners and leaders of all generations with REAL Thinking and Learning to BE MORE, and in so doing to help others to become more and to live according to their purpose.

I STRIVE TO ACHIEVE THIS BY

Learning and gaining knowledge and wisdom daily from The Bible, bestselling authors, thought leaders, researchers, top leadership experts and game-changers in the world;
Becoming more in all dimensions/categories of my life;
Developing and providing individual and group intervention (for children and adults), as well as educational opportunities for all generations, to become more (in one or more dimensions of their lives);
Supporting individuals to make choices and develop habits for intelligent living;
Collaborating with like-minded practitioners and organizations; and
Building communities of support for people that are ready to change.

MY VALUES

Knowledge and wisdom 

  • To continuously seek knowledge and Godly wisdom to apply in my personal and professional life.

Dedication and hard work 

  • To do everything I do, in my personal and professional life, with full dedication, passion and perseverance until the ‘job is done’.

Optimism, faith and hope

  • To always believe the best of everyone; to never ever give up in my personal or professional life and to advocate that the basis for our future hope is the promises of God.

Growth and self-actualization

  • To ensure that I never stop growing in my personal or professional capacity and to inspire others to grow one step at a time towards the actualization of their potential.

Sharing and community

  • To make a deliberate effort to share the best information/resources that I possess to help my clients as well as the wider community.

Authenticity

  • To be real, authentic and truthful and to provide Realistic, Effective, Achievable and Long-Lasting/Lifelong services and education.

Let's Get Started

Contact Info

Estelle Brettenny

For Intervention, assessment or training

 Phone

082 430 7956

 E-mail us

estelle@brettenny.co.za

 Address

1 A Stepping Stone Street,
Everglen,
Durbanville,
7550

  

“…giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.”

– 2 Peter 1: 5-7

To make an appointment with me, a registered occupational therapist in Durbanville, you are welcome to get in touch, or you can book online.