Dr Imraan Tayob – Specialist Psychiatrist – Marina Da Gama

Dr Imraan Tayob – Specialist Psychiatrist – Marina Da Gama

Dr. Imraan Ismail Tayob serves as a specialist psychiatrist at Liberty Home—Weltevreden Manor in Marina Da Gama. He earned his MBChB from the University of Cape Town in 2009 and then completed specialist psychiatric training at the University of the Witwatersrand, obtaining Fellowship of the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa (FCPsych) in 2015. He refined his clinical skills during a residency at Groote Schuur Hospital, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex mental health and substance use presentations.

Since joining Liberty Home in 2022, he has focused on dual-diagnosis care, blending mental health expertise with addiction treatment. Moreover, Dr. Tayob oversees holistic recovery programmes that integrate evidence-based psychiatry with complementary therapies. Consequently, clients benefit from seamless coordination between individual assessments and residential group interventions. Furthermore, he leads educational workshops for staff and families, promoting a shared understanding of recovery principles.

Services

• Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessments
  Conduct structured evaluations—including clinical interviews and digital screening tools—to pinpoint mental health and addiction-related issues.

• Individual Psychotherapy
  Deliver one-on-one sessions employing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and schema therapy to address underlying patterns.

• Group Therapy
  Facilitate daily peer-support meetings and skill-building workshops in mindfulness, relapse prevention, and stress management.

• Medication Management
  Optimize psychotropic medications and anti-craving treatments with close monitoring to balance efficacy and side-effect profiles.

• Trauma-Focused Interventions
  Apply EMDR and trauma-centered cognitive techniques to process distressing memories and reduce emotional intensity.

• Family Involvement Programmes
  Engage loved ones through psychoeducation sessions—both in person and via secure video conferencing—to strengthen support networks.

• Occupational and Recreational Therapy
  Offer therapeutic activities such as art therapy, yoga, and guided nature walks to foster coping skills and community connection.

• Telepsychiatry Follow-Up
  Provide secure virtual consultations and digital mood-tracking platforms for continuous monitoring after discharge.

• Preventative Wellness Workshops
  Lead sessions on nutrition and mental health, sleep hygiene, and exercise planning to reduce relapse risks.

Additional Information

Liberty Home—Weltevreden Manor provides a home-like environment within a restored manor house. Private and shared bedrooms open onto tranquil gardens, while communal lounges host daily group activities. The facility features on-site meditation rooms, a fully equipped gym, and a chef-prepared meal service that accommodates therapeutic dietary plans. An integrated digital health platform tracks client progress, enabling Dr. Tayob’s team to adjust treatment protocols in real time.

Importantly, the residential programme follows a 12-Step foundation complemented by evidence-based approaches such as CBT and motivational enhancement therapy. Therefore, clients receive both structure and personalized care. Furthermore, Liberty Home operates uninterrupted during load shedding, ensuring consistent therapeutic routines. Staff members—all of whom have lived recovery experience—offer peer mentorship alongside clinical expertise.

After completing residential care, clients transition to sober living options and outpatient follow-up with Dr. Tayob. This continuum supports long-term recovery and reintegration into daily life. Consequently, former clients report higher rates of sustained sobriety and improved mental health outcomes.

Schedule a consultation today to begin a personalized journey toward recovery and mental wellness under the expert guidance of Dr. Imraan Ismail Tayob at Liberty Home—Weltevreden Manor.