Dr Ulrich Meys – Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist – Kenilworth

Dr Ulrich Meys – Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist – Kenilworth

Dr Ulrich (Ulli) Meys is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Akeso Kenilworth Clinic in Kenilworth, Cape Town. He specialises in both inpatient and outpatient care for young patients.

He earned his MBChB from the University of Cape Town in 1985, then achieved Fellowship of the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa (FC Psych SA) in 1996. In 2006, he completed an MPhil in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, focusing on childhood trauma interventions. His MPhil thesis underpins current clinic programming, guiding therapeutic approaches.

Dr Meys adopts a holistic approach that addresses biological, psychological, and social factors. He collaborates closely with psychologists, social workers, and occupational therapists to create cohesive care plans. His interventions include individual therapy, group sessions, and family counselling. Moreover, he integrates validated assessment tools such as the Child Behavior Checklist and Development and Well-Being Assessment. Consequently, his diagnostic evaluations accurately capture symptom patterns and developmental concerns.

He mentors registrars and medical students while leading multidisciplinary case reviews. Furthermore, he conducts outcome audits and presents research at national child mental health conferences. He regularly delivers webinars and lectures on child mental health to multidisciplinary audiences. Additionally, he supervises research projects that explore innovative interventions for depression and anxiety in youth.

Services

• Neurodevelopmental Disorders: ADHD; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Learning Disorders

• Mood Disorders: Major Depressive Disorder; Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

• Anxiety Disorders: Separation Anxiety Disorder; Specific Phobias; Social Anxiety Disorder; Panic Disorder; Agoraphobia; Generalised Anxiety Disorder

• Trauma- & Stressor-Related Disorders: Acute Stress Disorder; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; Adjustment Disorders

• Obsessive-Compulsive & Related Disorders: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Body Dysmorphic Disorder; Hoarding Disorder; Trichotillomania; Skin-Picking Disorder

• Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa; Bulimia Nervosa; Binge-Eating Disorder

• Sleep-Wake Disorders: Insomnia Disorder; Hypersomnolence Disorder; Narcolepsy; Parasomnias

• Behavioural Disorders: Oppositional Defiant Disorder; Conduct Disorder

• Gender Dysphoria / Gender Incongruence

• Substance-Related Disorders

• Neurocognitive Disorders / Dementia

Each service runs within Akeso Kenilworth’s specialised child-friendly framework, ensuring that interventions match developmental needs and family dynamics.

Additional Information

The clinic features state-of-the-art play therapy rooms, secure telepsychiatry platforms, and electronic medical records to ensure seamless care coordination. It also offers private consultation suites and group therapy areas designed for younger patients.

Dr Meys pursues ongoing professional development by attending child psychiatry conferences and workshops. Furthermore, he contributes to peer-reviewed journals and updates clinic protocols based on emerging evidence. He also advises on policy development within provincial child psychiatry forums. Moreover, he serves on the South African Society of Psychiatrists’ Child and Adolescent Division, thus influencing standards of care across the region.

He hosts regular family education workshops to teach caregivers about relapse prevention and coping strategies. As a result, families feel supported throughout treatment. To maximise accessibility, he offers flexible scheduling—including after-school and weekend appointments—and uses digital reminders to reduce missed visits.

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