Dr Meriam Matjila – Psychiatrist – Roodepoort

Dr Meriam Matjila – Psychiatrist – Roodepoort

Dr Meriam Matjila, Psychiatrist in Roodepoort, earned her MBChB from MEDUNSA in 2001 and completed her FC Psych (SA) fellowship in 2010. She built a strong foundation during internship and community service placements at leading Gauteng hospitals. Moreover, she honed her skills in general medicine before specialising in psychiatry.

Since 2012, Dr Matjila has practised at Life Poortview in Roodepoort, where she leads both inpatient and outpatient mental health programs. Consequently, she brings a decade of experience in treating complex conditions. Her clinical focus includes addiction, aggression & impulsivity, forensic psychiatry, obsessive-compulsive disorders, psychotic disorders, stress, and anxiety. Furthermore, she integrates the latest research into each treatment plan.

Dr Matjila holds active membership in the South African Society of Psychiatrists and regularly presents at national conferences. In addition, she mentors junior clinicians and supervises psychiatric registrars. Therefore, she contributes to both patient care and professional development within her field.

Driven by a holistic approach, she collaborates with psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, and nursing staff. As a result, her clients receive coordinated, bio-psycho-social care that addresses both mental and physical health needs.

Services

• Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment
  She evaluates mood, thought processes, and behaviour to diagnose depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders.

• Medication Management
  She prescribes and adjusts psychotropic regimens to optimise symptom relief while minimising side effects.

• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
  She administers ECT using a state-of-the-art machine in the clinic’s dedicated treatment suite for rapid relief.

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Programs
  She leads structured DBT groups that teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

• Dual Diagnosis Support
  She integrates psychiatric care with specialised addiction therapy for clients with substance use disorders.

• Forensic & Medico-Legal Evaluations
  She provides expert reports for courts, insurance, and curatorship cases, ensuring accuracy and objectivity.

• Group Therapy Sessions
  She facilitates therapeutic groups on stress management, coping skills, and peer support.

• Crisis Intervention & Inpatient Planning
  She delivers rapid assessment and stabilisation for acute crises and coordinates personalised inpatient pathways.

• Telepsychiatry Consultations
  She offers secure virtual sessions via a professional telehealth platform to maintain continuity of care.

• Psychoeducation Workshops
  She runs interactive seminars on mental health literacy and resilience strategies for clients and families.

Additional Information

Life Poortview features private consultation rooms and tranquil therapy gardens that promote relaxation. Additionally, a dedicated group therapy suite includes audiovisual modules for multimedia sessions. The hospital employs advanced digital outcome measurement platforms and a secure client portal that delivers timely feedback and homework assignments.

Furthermore, the facility offers free outpatient support groups for wellness and substance dependency, meeting twice weekly in the Conference Hall. Flexible scheduling—including early mornings, late afternoons, weekends, and telehealth slots—accommodates diverse lifestyles. Therefore, clients can fit psychiatric care seamlessly into their routines.

Dr Matjila invites you to begin your journey toward balanced mental well-being. Book your confidential consultation with Dr Meriam Matjila at Life Poortview in Roodepoort today and take the first step toward lasting change.