Dr Jacobeth Moshidi Pooe – Specialist Psychiatrist – Arcadia

Dr Jacobeth Moshidi Pooe – Specialist Psychiatrist – Arcadia

Dr Jacobeth Moshidi Pooe practices as a Specialist Psychiatrist at Netcare Akeso Arcadia, Pretoria. She holds an MBChB and a Master of Medicine in Psychiatry, reflecting rigorous specialist training. Meanwhile, she completed registrar training and attained Fellowship status with the College of Psychiatrists South Africa.

Over the past eight years, she has managed both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric cases. She has special interest in mood disorders. She also treats anxiety disorders. Moreover, she provides care for post-traumatic stress.

Dr Pooe integrates evidence-based psychotherapy with lifestyle interventions. Consequently, she supports holistic wellness. Additionally, she leads the facility’s Day Programme, offering structured group therapy. These workshops occur in rooms equipped with audiovisual aids. In addition, she supervises clinical case reviews to maintain high quality. Furthermore, she mentors junior psychiatrists and medical students.

Services

• Full Psychiatric Assessment: Comprehensive diagnostic interviews and functional evaluations.

• Medication Management: Precise prescribing with regular reviews to optimise outcomes.

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Structured techniques to address thought patterns.

• Crisis Intervention: Immediate stabilisation for urgent mental health emergencies.

• Trauma-Informed Care: Sensitive treatment tailored to PTSD and related disorders.

• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: Age-appropriate assessment and early intervention strategies.

• Geriatric Psychiatry: Management of late-life depression, dementia, and cognitive decline.

• Substance Use & Dual Diagnosis: Integrated care for co-occurring psychiatric and addiction issues.

• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Consultation: Administered in the facility’s advanced ECT suite.

• Telepsychiatry Services: Secure virtual consultations for convenience and continuity.

Additional Information

At Netcare Akeso Arcadia, patients consult in private rooms designed for comfort and confidentiality. Moreover, a dedicated ECT suite features modern monitoring systems to maximise safety. Additionally, the Day Programme operates in group rooms equipped with audiovisual aids for skills workshops and peer-support sessions.

Patients complete online pre-consultation forms to streamline appointment time. Consequently, initial assessments run up to 90 minutes for thorough evaluation. Follow-up sessions last 45 minutes, balancing depth of care with scheduling needs. Furthermore, early-morning and late-afternoon slots accommodate busy lifestyles.

Our multidisciplinary team includes psychologists, occupational therapists, and nursing staff. In addition, we assist with Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMB) and medical aid authorisations to minimise administrative delays. These measures ensure uninterrupted treatment when eligible. Dr Pooe organises quarterly community outreach talks on stress management. These sessions empower families with resilience strategies.

Quarterly peer-support groups foster ongoing community connections and shared experiences. Patients also benefit from a secure electronic health record system that enables real-time collaboration among care providers. Moreover, the practice offers free secure parking and a welcoming waiting area. Additionally, encrypted telepsychiatry sessions ensure privacy for remote consultations.

We invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr Jacobeth Moshidi Pooe, Specialist Psychiatrist. Take the next step toward lasting mental wellbeing. Book easily through our online appointment system today.