Dr Kobus van der Walt

SERVICES OFFERED

CONDITIONS TREATED

As a general psychiatrist I am qualified to assess and treat a wide spectrum of psychiatric conditions. For those conditions that require specific interventions that I cannot offer, I can provide assessment and referral on to the appropriate level of care.

CONDITIONS TREATED

Bipolar and Related Disorders

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Bipolar I, Bipolar II and Cyclothymia.

Depressive Disorders

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Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymia and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.

Anxiety Disorders

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Agoraphobia, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Specific Phobias.

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

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OCD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hoarding Disorder, Trichotillomania and Skin-Picking Disorder.

Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

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Acute Stress Disorder, Adjustment Disorders and PTSD.

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Intellectual Disability.

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

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Delusional Disorder, Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder.

Feeding and Eating Disorders (Diagnosis and referral)

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Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-Eating Disorder.

Sleep-Wake Disorders

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Insomnia, narcolepsy, and other sleep-wake disorders.

Neurocognitive Disorders

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Mild neurocognitive impairment, dementia, and traumatic brain injury.

Dissociative Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders

Chronic pain

Sexual Dysfunctions

Gender Dysphoria

Substance Use and Addiction

Personality Disorders

MY APPROACH

The most important goal for me in the consultation room is to establish and maintain a trusting relationship between myself and the patient. I emphasize holistic assessment and treatment, by acknowledging that mental wellbeing consists of a healthy body, mind, and soul. I encourage engagement with other members of the multidisciplinary team, such as psychologists, dieticians, occupational therapists, and social workers. My approach is aligned with the fundamental components of the recovery movement in mental health.

MY APPROACH

Hope

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Recovery provides the essential and motivating message of a better future – that people can and do overcome the barriers and obstacles that confront them. Hope is the catalyst of the recovery process.

Self-direction

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You determine your own path, your own life goals, and design a unique path toward those goals.

Empowerment

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You have the ability to choose from a range of options and to participate in all decisions that will affect your life and you are educated and supported in so doing.

Holistic

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Recovery encompasses an individual’s whole life, including mind, body, spirit, and community. Recovery embraces all aspects of life, including employment, education, mental health and healthcare treatment and services, complementary and naturalistic services, addictions treatment, spirituality, creativity, social networks, community participation, and family support.

Dynamic

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Recovery is not a step-by-step process, but a process based on continual growth, occasional setbacks, and learning from experience.

Respect

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Self-acceptance and regaining belief in one’s self are vital to achieve recovery. Protecting patient rights, eliminating discrimination and stigma are crucial in achieving recovery.

Responsibility

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You have a personal responsibility for your own self-care and journey of recovery. Taking steps toward your goals may require great courage.

Individualized and person centered

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There are multiple pathways to recovery based on your unique strengths and resiliencies.
Schedule your appointment today.

OFFICE HOURS

Mondays – Thursdays: 8:00-17:00
Fridays: 8:00-13:00
Saturdays and