Dr Dorothy Anne Feast – Specialist Psychiatrist – Kenilworth

Dr Dorothy Anne Feast – Specialist Psychiatrist – Kenilworth

Dr Dorothy Anne Feast serves as a Specialist Psychiatrist at Netcare Akeso Kenilworth. She earned her medical degree and completed specialist psychiatry training at the University of Cape Town. Additionally, she is currently completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Addictions Care through UCT’s Psychiatric Department.

Moreover, Dr Feast holds membership in the South African Addictions Medicine Society and focuses on dual-diagnosis treatment. She began private practice at the Kenilworth Clinic in 2014, supporting patients with complex substance-use and mental-health needs. Previously, she coordinated research at the HIV Mental Health Research Unit at Groote Schuur Hospital and provided clinical care at the Ivan Thoms Health4Men Clinic. Consequently, her background spans both research and frontline psychiatry, equipping her to offer holistic care.

Dr Feast specialises in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addiction, and dual diagnosis. Her person-centred approach combines evidence-based therapies with personalised medication plans. Furthermore, she emphasises collaboration, integrating family support and multidisciplinary input to foster lasting recovery.

Services

• Psychiatric Assessment
  Conduct comprehensive evaluations of mood, anxiety, psychotic, and substance-use symptoms.

• Medication Management
  Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications to optimise treatment outcomes.

• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
  Offer state-of-the-art ECT treatments with continuous EEG monitoring for severe cases.

• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
  Provide non-invasive TMS sessions for patients with treatment-resistant depression and related conditions.

• Addiction & Dual-Diagnosis Therapy
  Deliver integrated programmes that address both substance misuse and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.

• Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  Facilitate structured CBT sessions to develop coping skills and resilience.

• Group Therapy
  Lead peer-support groups focusing on stress management, grief processing, and social skills.

• Telepsychiatry
  Enable secure remote consultations for greater accessibility and continuity of care.

• Family Therapy
  Conduct sessions that strengthen support networks and improve communication.

• Collaborative Care
  Coordinate integrated treatment plans with psychologists, occupational therapists, and nursing specialists.

Additional Information

Netcare Akeso Kenilworth offers private consultation suites with soundproofing and soothing ambient lighting. Furthermore, serene therapy gardens provide patients with outdoor spaces for reflection and relaxation. Dedicated group-therapy rooms feature multimedia capabilities to support interactive workshops.

The clinic houses a modern ECT suite and an advanced TMS unit, ensuring safe, precise neurostimulation. Meanwhile, an on-site pharmacy streamlines access to prescribed medications in one convenient location. A secure digital portal allows patients to complete self-assessments, track progress, and access educational resources online.

The facility runs the Akeso KAYA programme for adolescents, focusing on anxiety, depression, and behavioural challenges. Additionally, a 24-hour crisis line remains available for urgent support at any time. Quarterly wellness workshops—covering stress reduction, sleep hygiene, and mindfulness—benefit both patients and the broader community. Moreover, the multidisciplinary team meets weekly to review cases and refine treatment plans based on the latest best practices.

Ultimately, Dr Dorothy Anne Feast and her team invite you to take an active role in your mental-health journey. To begin, request a referral from your GP or book a consultation online through Netcare appointmed. Take the first step toward lasting well-being today.