Dr Jow’hara Chundra serves as a Specialist Psychiatrist at Netcare Akeso Psychiatric Clinic, Parktown. She qualified with an MBChB from the University of the Witwatersrand, and she holds fellowship status (FCPsych(SA)) from the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa. During her registrar training, she focused on mood disorders, personality difficulties, and trauma-informed care. Since joining Akeso Parktown, she has developed and led the clinic’s Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) group for emotional regulation. Moreover, she integrates evidence-based research on early intervention and maternal mental health into every treatment plan. In addition, she has authored articles in local psychiatric journals that explore effective strategies for anxiety management. She also mentors junior doctors and medical students through regular case reviews and skills workshops. Consequently, patients benefit from her comprehensive expertise and compassionate approach.
Services
Complete Psychiatric Assessment
She conducts structured clinical interviews and uses validated rating scales to form accurate diagnoses and personalized care plans.Inpatient Care
She oversees acute psychiatric admissions, coordinates multidisciplinary treatment teams, and monitors patient safety within secure wards.Outpatient Consultations
She provides follow-up sessions, medication management, and tailored therapy plans to support ongoing recovery.Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
She administers modern ECT protocols with anaesthetic and muscle relaxants in a dedicated treatment suite for treatment-resistant conditions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
She delivers structured CBT programmes that target depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders for lasting symptom relief.Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
She facilitates DBT skills groups focused on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.Trauma-Informed Therapy
She applies trauma-sensitive techniques to support recovery from PTSD and complex trauma, fostering resilience and safety.Perinatal Mental Health Support
She offers specialized screening and interventions for antenatal and postnatal mood disorders, enhancing maternal and infant well-being.Family Therapy & Psychoeducation
She engages families to build coping strategies, improve communication, and strengthen support networks around each patient.Substance Use Intervention
She integrates motivational interviewing with relapse-prevention planning to treat co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns.
Additional Information
At Netcare Akeso Parktown, Dr Chundra collaborates closely with clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, and nursing staff to deliver truly holistic care. The clinic features a state-of-the-art ECT suite, several private therapy rooms, and a specialised group workshop area equipped for mindfulness, art therapy, and skills training. Furthermore, patients may access telepsychiatry consultations for greater convenience and continuity of care.
The facility uses Netcare appointmed™ to streamline appointment booking and referral coordination, allowing patients to schedule follow-ups or virtual sessions with ease. Weekly anxiety and mood-management workshops foster peer support and practical skill development, enhancing treatment outcomes. Dr Chundra also leads community destigmatisation initiatives and public seminars on stress resilience and early intervention strategies across Johannesburg. She invites prospective patients to book a consultation or tour the Parktown clinic to take the first step toward lasting mental wellness under her expert care.
