Dr K van Niekerk – Specialist Psychiatrist – Zwavelpoort

Dr K van Niekerk – Specialist Psychiatrist – Zwavelpoort

Dr. K. van Niekerk – Specialist Psychiatrist – Zwavelpoort holds an MBChB from the University of Pretoria and an MMed in Psychiatry from the University of Cape Town (years not publicly listed) . Moreover, she is a Fellow of the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa, confirming her specialist registration with the HPCSA. Consequently, she brings both broad medical training and advanced psychiatric expertise to Zwavelstream Clinic’s Zwavelpoort facility.

Since joining Zwavelstream in 2016, Dr. van Niekerk has focused on adult and geriatric psychiatry, providing care for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and neurocognitive conditions such as dementia. Furthermore, she balances evidence-based psychopharmacology with psychotherapeutic interventions—including cognitive–behavioural and supportive therapy—to ensure truly holistic, patient-centred care. Through shared decision-making, she invites patients to participate actively in their treatment plans, thereby fostering trust and enhancing adherence.

Services

Dr. van Niekerk offers a comprehensive suite of specialised psychiatric services, each tailored to individual needs and underpinned by best-practice protocols:

• Mood and Anxiety Disorder Management
  She assesses and treats depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, and panic disorder, combining medication management with CBT-informed techniques to optimize outcomes. Consequently, patients achieve improved symptom control and quality of life.

• Neurocognitive Assessment & Dementia Care
  She conducts standardized cognitive testing to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and related syndromes. Moreover, she provides psychoeducation and caregiver support to help families navigate these complex conditions.

• Geriatric Psychiatry
  In addition to dementia care, she manages late-life mood and anxiety disorders, addressing age-specific pharmacologic considerations and coordinating with geriatricians for multidisciplinary support.

• Psychopharmacology Consultation
  Drawing on her specialist training, she advises on psychotropic medication selection, dose titration, and side-effect management, ensuring both safety and efficacy. Furthermore, she monitors progress through systematic follow-up reviews.

• Trauma-Informed Care
  She employs stress-inoculation techniques, psychoeducation, and structured coping strategies to treat PTSD and trauma-related presentations, thus building patient resilience and functionality.

Each service emphasizes a personalized patient experience. Additionally, Dr. van Niekerk continuously refines treatment plans based on patient feedback and clinical outcome measures, thereby promoting meaningful, sustainable recovery.

Additional Information

Dr. van Niekerk began her career with internships and community-service rotations at Pretoria Academic Hospital, gaining exposure to internal medicine, paediatrics, and emergency care. Subsequently, she completed her specialist registrar training at Groote Schuur Hospital, focusing on mood disorders and neuropsychiatry .

She maintains active memberships with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and the South African Society of Psychiatrists, ensuring her practice reflects current ethical standards and clinical guidelines. In addition, she contributes to Zwavelstream Clinic’s in-house training sessions on psychopharmacology and complex case management.

Although precise graduation years for her degrees are not publicly available, her specialist registration number and fellowship status confirm her credentials. Therefore, prospective clients and referral partners may verify her status through the HPCSA online registry or by contacting Zwavelstream Clinic directly.

Schedule a consultation today to explore how Dr. K. van Niekerk’s expert, compassionate, and multidisciplinary psychiatric services can support your journey toward lasting mental-health recovery and well-being.