Dr Keneilwe Lindiwe Lehloenya – Specialist Psychiatrist

Dr Keneilwe Lindiwe Lehloenya – Specialist Psychiatrist

Dr Keneilwe Lindiwe Lehloenya serves as a Specialist Psychiatrist at Netcare Akeso Kenilworth. She earned her MBChB from the University of Cape Town and completed her specialist psychiatry training, achieving Fellowship (F.C. Psych [SA]) through the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa. She leads both inpatient and outpatient programmes, treating a broad spectrum of adult mental-health conditions. Her clinical focus includes mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and psychotic illnesses. Moreover, she adopts a person-centred approach, blending evidence-based therapies with personalised medication management. In addition, Dr Lehloenya mentors registrar psychiatrists and presents case-based workshops to advance clinical skills within the mental-health community. Her collaborative style ensures that each treatment plan reflects the unique needs and life circumstances of her patients.

Services

• Psychiatric Assessment
  Conduct structured evaluations of mood, anxiety, trauma, and psychotic symptoms using validated screening tools.

• Medication Management
  Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications to balance efficacy with tolerability.

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

• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
  Provide non-invasive TMS sessions for patients with refractory depression.

• Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  Facilitate goal-oriented CBT sessions to build coping strategies and resilience.

• Group Therapy
  Lead supportive peer groups focusing on stress management, grief processing, and interpersonal growth.

• Telepsychiatry
  Enable secure remote consultations to increase accessibility and continuity of care.

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

• Collaborative Care
  Coordinate integrated treatment plans with psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers.

Additional Information

Netcare Akeso Kenilworth boasts private consultation suites fitted with soundproof walls and ambient lighting to create a calm environment. Furthermore, serene therapy gardens offer outdoor spaces for guided mindfulness walks and quiet reflection. The centre houses a dedicated ECT suite and an advanced TMS unit, ensuring precision and safety in neurostimulation treatments. In addition, an on-site pharmacy streamlines access to prescribed medications.

Patients can access a secure digital portal to complete self-assessments, track their progress, and explore educational resources at any time. Meanwhile, the multidisciplinary team meets weekly to review cases and refine treatment plans based on the latest best practices. The facility runs the Akeso KAYA programme for adolescents aged 13–18, addressing anxiety, depression, and behavioural challenges through individual and group interventions. A 24-hour crisis line remains available around the clock to provide urgent mental-health support.

Moreover, quarterly wellness workshops—covering sleep hygiene, stress reduction, and nutrition—invite both patients and community members. Complementary therapies such as guided yoga, art and music therapy, and nutritional counselling further support holistic recovery. Meanwhile, the on-site Exercise and Wellness Studio offers guided movement-therapy sessions to complement psychological treatments. Ultimately, Dr Keneilwe Lindiwe Lehloenya and her team invite you to request a referral from your GP or book a consultation online. Take the first step toward lasting well-being today.