Dr Kobus van der Walt – Specialist Psychiatrist – Somerset West

Dr Kobus van der Walt – Specialist Psychiatrist – Somerset West

Dr Kobus van der Walt – Specialist Psychiatrist – Somerset West combines rigorous medical training with a deeply human, ethically grounded approach. After qualifying as a medical doctor in 2004 with an MBChB from the University of the Free State, he pursued a Master’s in Applied Bioethics (MPhil) at Stellenbosch University in 2006, laying the groundwork for person-centred, ethically responsive care Dr Kobus van der Walt. Later, he completed his Master of Medicine in Psychiatry (MMed Psych) at the University of Cape Town, where he trained across a broad spectrum of psychiatric disciplines.

Moreover, his background spans primary care, emergency medicine, and public-health research in South Africa, Canada, and the United States. Consequently, Dr van der Walt brings a wealth of clinical and academic insight to his private practice in Somerset West, which he opened in 2019. He is an active member of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA), the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP), and the Psychiatry Management Group (PsychMG), ensuring his practice remains at the forefront of interventional psychiatry. Ultimately, his mission is to empower adults and adolescents navigating complex, treatment-resistant mental health challenges through compassionate, evidence-informed care.

Services

Dr van der Walt offers a comprehensive suite of advanced and integrative psychiatric interventions, each tailored to the individual’s needs:

• Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment: Structured evaluations of mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, and neurodiversity, forming the basis for personalised care.

• Medication Management: Optimisation of psychopharmacology regimens, including long-acting injectables, to balance therapeutic efficacy and side-effect profiles.

• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): Non-invasive magnetic-pulse therapy for treatment-resistant depression, delivered with precise neuronavigation.

• Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS): Low-intensity electrical neuromodulation for patients with depression, anxiety, or cognitive symptoms refractory to conventional treatments.

• Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS): Ear-mounted stimulation to enhance emotional regulation, resilience, and stress tolerance.

• Intravenous Ketamine (IVK) Therapy: Rapid-acting intervention for severe mood and anxiety disorders, administered under strict medical supervision.

• Home-Based Sleep Studies & CPAP Titration: Overnight monitoring for sleep apnoea, including CPAP titration and specialist referrals.

• Psychotherapy Integration: Coordination of CBT, DBT, EMDR, and narrative therapies alongside pharmacological and interventional approaches.

• Crisis Intervention & Stabilisation: Rapid response to acute mental-health emergencies, ensuring safety planning and continuity.

• Telepsychiatry Consultations: Secure video follow-ups for ongoing monitoring, medication reviews, and therapeutic support.

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Additional Information

Dr van der Walt practises from a modern facility in Somerset West equipped for both in-person and remote care. The centre features private, sound-proof consultation suites and dedicated spaces for TMS, tDCS, and IV ketamine treatments. Moreover, it employs a secure electronic medical record system to coordinate seamlessly with psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers, thereby ensuring comprehensive, multidisciplinary care.

In addition, the practice adheres to stringent infection-control protocols, including thorough sanitisation of all treatment areas and equipment between sessions. Patients benefit from extended evening hours and flexible scheduling, which accommodate diverse lifestyles and urgent needs. Furthermore, Dr van der Walt’s affiliation as a registered demonstration site with Sentiverse grants access to home-based neuromodulation technologies and wellness tools, extending therapeutic reach beyond the clinic walls.

Overall, this environment fosters a welcoming atmosphere where every individual receives undivided attention, expert guidance, and compassionate support. Take the first step toward lasting mental wellness by scheduling your personalised assessment today.