About
Practice number 0281573
Psychiatrist MBChB MMed(Psych) MECI
PG Dip Interdisciplinary Pain Management
PG Dip Palliative Medicine- with distinction
I am a South African trained psychiatrist having completed my training in 2007. Since then, I have studied further in early childhood development, chronic pain management and palliative medicine.
At present, I am the sitting president of PAINSA, a chapter of the International Society for the Study of Pain (IASP).
Chronic Pain Management
My approach to helping patients with chronic pain goes beyond just prescribing the right medication for the type of pain you’re experiencing. I believe in a holistic and compassionate approach that focuses on understanding why you have chronic pain and what can be done to improve your quality of life.
This means looking at the bigger picture—how pain affects your body, mind, emotions, and daily functioning—and empowering you with tools and strategies to take back control.
I work closely with the Pain Collective to ensure you have access to a full multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, psychologists, and other specialists, so that your care is collaborative, personalized, and comprehensive.
Patient centered care
I treat a wide range of mental health conditions across the lifespan—from children and adolescents to young adults, adults, and older individuals. My practice includes the assessment and management of ADHD, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, sleep disorders, and dementia, among others.
Each person’s experience is unique, and I take the time to understand not only the symptoms but also the context in which they occur. My goal is to provide thoughtful, individualized care that supports mental well-being at every stage of life.
