Dr Jeanri Combrinck – Psychiatrist – Kenilworth

Dr Jeanri Combrinck – Psychiatrist – Kenilworth

Dr Jeanri Combrinck practices exclusively at Netcare Akeso Kenilworth in Cape Town as a Specialist Psychiatrist. Moreover, she delivers compassionate, patient-focused care grounded in the latest evidence. Consequently, every treatment plan reflects both clinical best practices and each individual’s unique needs.

She earned her MBChB from the University of the Free State in 2006. Subsequently, she attained Fellowship status with the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa in 2012 and completed her MMed in Psychiatry at UCT in 2014. During registrar training at Lentegeur Hospital and the UCT Department of Psychiatry, she managed acute admissions and child and adolescent services.

After that, Dr Combrinck served in the public sector at Groote Schuur, Valkenberg, and Red Cross hospitals, where she honed her skills in diagnostic evaluations and pharmacological management. In 2012, she joined Akeso Kenilworth Clinic to integrate multidisciplinary care with genuine empathy. Furthermore, she remains active in professional forums—presenting on psychopharmacology advances and mentoring junior clinicians—to ensure her practice stays at the forefront of psychiatric innovation.

Services

• Depressive Disorders: Specifically, Dr Combrinck performs comprehensive mood assessments and blends psychopharmacology with cognitive behavioural therapy. Consequently, patients regain motivation and reduce relapse risk through personalised treatment plans.

• Bipolar Mood Disorder: Furthermore, she stabilises mood swings using tailored mood-stabiliser regimens alongside structured counselling. As a result, patients learn to recognise early warning signs and maintain consistent routines.

• Anxiety Disorders: She employs trauma-informed CBT and guided relaxation—such as breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation—to alleviate chronic worry. Additionally, she integrates mindfulness practices to strengthen coping skills over time.

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): She conducts detailed neuropsychological evaluations before prescribing stimulant or non-stimulant medications. Moreover, she provides coaching on organisational strategies to enhance focus and daily productivity.

• Sleep Disorders: She designs bespoke sleep hygiene programmes that combine behavioural techniques with, when necessary, short-term pharmacological support. Therefore, patients experience deeper rest and improved daytime alertness.

• Substance Use Disorders: She offers integrated dual-diagnosis care plans that address both addiction and co-occurring conditions. Consequently, she uses motivational interviewing, relapse-prevention coaching, and family support to strengthen recovery networks.

• Trauma/Stressor-Related Disorders: She delivers EMDR alongside trauma-focused CBT to help patients safely process distressing events. As a result, individuals build resilience and reclaim a sense of security.

• Psychotic Disorders: She manages schizophrenia-spectrum and related conditions through antipsychotic medication, structured support groups, and family education. Consequently, patients achieve greater symptom stability and community integration.

• Personality Disorders: She specialises in DBT and schema-focused interventions to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Additionally, she leads group modules that reinforce these skills in real-world scenarios.

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): She applies exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy paired with SSRIs to diminish compulsive behaviours. Consequently, clients regain control over intrusive thoughts and daily functioning.

Additional Information

Netcare Akeso Kenilworth provides secure private consultation suites with adjustable lighting and soundproofing to ensure confidentiality and comfort. The centre also features dedicated group-therapy rooms and tranquil therapy gardens that foster peer interaction and reflective practice.

In addition, the facility houses a modern ECT unit with continuous EEG monitoring and advanced TMS equipment for non-invasive neuro-modulation. Moreover, the Centre of Psychotherapy Excellence (COPE) programme integrates structured group therapies—including mindfulness, art therapy, and social-skills workshops—into cohesive treatment pathways. Families may attend psycho-education sessions that teach supportive strategies and strengthen home environments.

Finally, an online digital portal offers 24/7 access to self-assessment tools, guided exercises, and educational resources. Therefore, both clients and clinicians can visualise progress and adjust interventions in real time.

Take control of your mental health by scheduling a consultation with Dr Jeanri Combrinck at Netcare Akeso Kenilworth today. Ask your referring physician to arrange an appointment or contact the clinic coordinator for assistance.