Psychologist (Counselling)

Dr Cilliers uses a bio-psychosocial approach to diagnose and treat. Many disorders such as Bipolar Mood Disorder have a strong genetic (biological) foundation. Biological (medical) intervention may thus be necessary. The psychosocial factors must, however, be integrated in the treatment. In another condition, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for example, the main cause is a psychosocial event such as a life-threatening event. Here psychosocial factors are addressed by means of CBT. The biological factors need to be addressed by means of the judicious use of appropriate medication. Six of the top 10 most disabling disorders in the world have a psychiatric origin. The prediction is that by the year 2020, major depression will be the most disabling condition in the world. Physical (biological) and psychiatric illne The rooms are in a manor house in the style of Sir Herbert Baker on the slopes of Oranjezicht. Set in peaceful gardens, this is a private and confidential environment.

Specialist: Psychiatrist

Facilitation of psychotherapeutic processes for children, adolescents and adults during life transitions and adjustments to life challenges including trauma and loss; cognitive behavioural approaches, hypnotherapy and somatic experiencing approaches to optimise psychological well-being and resilience after traumatic experiences; marital and relationship counselling; case management during separation and divorce; divorce and family mediation; parental guidance in divorce and family matters; the development and implementation of parenting plans; psychological evaluations to determine parenting aptitude; identifying psychopathology and its impact on the child's developmental processes, and diagnoses of adjustment disorders where appropriate and relevant; expert witness testimony for the family court system on matters relating to family adjustments and the impact on developmental processes; and parent-child reunification and reintegration interventions specific to parental alienation cases

Specialist: Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist private practice