She went on to work at The London Children’s Practice in England before returning to Cape Town in 2009, to work at Step by Step Occupational Therapy Practice at Reddam House School, situated in Tokai, Cape Town.  She now owns and manages this practice. 

Passionate and energetic occupational therapist with a playful, fun-loving nature. 

Tayla is certified as an Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) therapist.  

After graduating from the University of Cape Town (UCT) in 2018 with a BSc in Occupational Therapy, Tayla went on to complete her community service at Groote Schuur Hospital in the Western Cape. She began working at Step by Step Occupational Therapy Practice, situated in Tokai, Cape Town at the beginning of 2020. She believes in a collaborative approach to therapy, and that collective knowledge is one of the biggest strengths when working with children and their families. 

She loves working with children both individually and in groups. Her goal is to help children flourish academically and socially to make their schooling experience a positive one, as she strongly feels that schooling forms the basis of our lives and sets us up for further successes. 

Becca obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Pretoria in 2018. She recently relocated to Cape Town to join the Step by Step team and is currently completing her Sensory Integration training.

Becca has experience working in paediatric and physical rehabilitation settings, with a qualification in lymphoedema management. She is passionate about helping children develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed to participate successfully in their daily lives.

With a warm and compassionate approach, Becca enjoys working closely with children, families, educators, and other healthcare professionals to ensure intervention is tailored to each child’s unique strengths and needs. She is committed to providing evidence-based, family-centred care that empowers children to learn, grow, and flourish.