Dr Leesha Singh – Specialist Psychiatrist – Kenilworth

Dr Leesha Singh – Specialist Psychiatrist – Kenilworth

Dr. Leesha Singh practices as a specialist psychiatrist at Akeso Kenilworth, bringing a blend of clinical expertise and compassionate care. She earned her MBChB from the University of Natal in 2001. Furthermore, she completed her specialist psychiatric training, obtaining Fellowship of the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa (FC Psych) in 2010. Moreover, she served eight years in the public sector, where she honed her skills in consultation-liaison psychiatry, trauma-focused care, and community mental health programmes.

Since transitioning to private practice in 2019, Dr. Singh has focused exclusively on adult, adolescent, and geriatric psychiatry at Akeso Kenilworth. Consequently, she integrates evidence-based medication strategies with individual psychotherapy, ensuring each treatment plan aligns with patient goals. Additionally, she leads resilience-building workshops to empower individuals and families. As a result, patients receive holistic support that addresses both immediate symptoms and long-term wellness.

Services

At Akeso Kenilworth, Dr. Singh offers a comprehensive range of services to meet diverse mental health needs:

• Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessments
  Conduct structured interviews alongside neuroimaging-compatible diagnostics to pinpoint underlying conditions.

• Medication Management
  Optimize psychotropic medication regimens with close monitoring and personalized adjustments.

• Individual Psychotherapy
  Provide one-on-one sessions using cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma-focused methods.

• Group Therapy
  Facilitate peer-support workshops that build social skills, resilience, and stress-management techniques.

• Trauma-Focused Interventions
  Apply EMDR and specialized cognitive approaches to treat PTSD and complex trauma.

• Crisis Intervention Services
  Offer immediate support during psychiatric emergencies to stabilize patients safely.

• Telepsychiatry Consultations
  Enable secure video sessions with integrated digital mood-tracking platforms for ongoing follow-up.

• Preventative Mental Health Workshops
  Lead educational sessions on mindfulness, lifestyle modifications, and early-warning sign recognition.

• Neuropsychiatric Evaluations
  Assess conditions such as dementia and epilepsy-related behavioural disturbances with a multidisciplinary team.

• Occupational and Recreational Therapy
  Coordinate creative and skill-building activities in dedicated communal lounges.

Additional Information

Akeso Kenilworth features state-of-the-art facilities, including private therapy suites, group treatment rooms, and EEG labs. Moreover, the clinic provides both inpatient and outpatient programmes to ensure seamless care transitions. The tranquil garden courtyards offer calming spaces for reflection, while comfortable communal lounges foster peer support.

A multidisciplinary team—comprising psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers—collaborates daily to refine each patient’s care plan. Additionally, secure digital mood-tracking apps allow real-time feedback, enabling Dr. Singh’s team to adjust therapies promptly. Furthermore, she conducts monthly family-inclusion sessions that strengthen home support systems and promote recovery.

Consequently, patients engage actively in their healing journeys, benefitting from a truly personalized approach. Schedule a consultation today to begin a comprehensive path toward mental wellness under the expert guidance of Dr. Leesha Singh at Akeso Kenilworth.