ABOUT ME

Comien van Zyl | Occupational Therapist – Kind Hands OT

Hi, I’m Comien van Zyl, a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist with over 17 years of experience, originally from beautiful South Africa. I’m also a mother of three, and my life journey—through both joys and personal challenges—has deeply shaped the therapist and human being I am today. These experiences have strengthened my empathy, resilience, and unwavering passion for supporting people from all walks of life.

At Kind Hands OT, my mission is simple: to support people of all ages in living a fulfilled, meaningful life, and to empower individuals to reach their highest level of independence—whether at home, school, or out in the community. I understand that every person is unique, and I strive to bring a kind, tailored, and person-centred approach to every session.

I work solely within the community, bringing therapy to your home, school, or community setting, supporting both private and NDIS clients. I believe therapy should feel comfortable, natural, and integrated into your everyday life.

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SERVICE

Developmental Evaluations
Functional Capacity Assessments
Sensory Profile Assessments
Therapy Support
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Testimonials

We honestly cannot put into words how grateful we are for Comien and her services. Since starting occupational therapy with her, my son has made an incredible leap in his emotional regulation, speech, and overall behaviour. The growth we’ve seen since he started in mid 2025 until now has been nothing short of amazing. What makes her truly special is the connection she’s built with him. His face lights up the moment he sees her, and that alone speaks volumes about how safe, understood, and supported he feels in her care. She has a rare gift for meeting children exactly where they are, while gently guiding them toward confidence, calm, and progress. The impact she’s had on our son is very obvious, and we feel so lucky to have her on this journey with us. We couldn’t recommend her more highly.

Cheyenne

Comien has been my son’s OT for almost 2 years now. When we first brought him to her he was not talking and we thought he would never change. However since being on this journey with Comien my son now talks and listens to instructions. He is bloomed into a happy and resilient little boy and we have only Comien to thank for this wonderful change. She is kind and caring and her wealth of knowledge has literally changed not only our son’s life but ours aswell. Thank you Comien for your guidance and support

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