Dr Khalid Dhansay – Psychiatrist – Mitchells Plain

Dr Khalid Dhansay – Psychiatrist – Mitchells Plain

Dr Khalid Dhansay serves as a Specialist Psychiatrist at Melomed Mitchells Plain. He holds full registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and leads both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services. Moreover, he brings over two decades of clinical experience to his role, having worked in a variety of hospital and community settings. In his practice, he focuses on mood disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, and psychotic illnesses.

Furthermore, Dr Dhansay integrates evidence-based therapies with personalised medication management to support each patient’s journey toward recovery. He adopts a collaborative approach, working closely with psychologists, occupational therapists, nursing specialists, and social workers. Consequently, his treatment plans address not only symptoms but also the social and occupational challenges that affect mental wellness. Additionally, he participates in peer-review panels and contributes to ongoing professional development workshops for mental health practitioners.

Services

• Psychiatric Assessment
  Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of mood, anxiety, trauma-related, and psychotic symptoms using validated screening tools.

• Medication Management
  Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications to balance therapeutic benefits and minimise side effects.

• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
  Offer modern ECT sessions under anaesthesia, ensuring safety with continuous EEG monitoring.

• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
  Provide non-invasive TMS treatments for patients with treatment-resistant depression.

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

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

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

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

• Collaborative Care
  Coordinate multidisciplinary treatment plans with allied mental health professionals.

• Wellness Coaching
  Offer lifestyle and nutritional counselling to support holistic mental health.

Additional Information

Melomed Mitchells Plain serves a large, rapidly growing community on the Cape Flats. Its 132-bed facility features private consultation suites with soundproof walls and gentle ambient lighting. Meanwhile, serene therapy gardens provide patients with outdoor spaces for reflection and relaxation. Dedicated group-therapy rooms boast multimedia capabilities for interactive workshops. Furthermore, an on-site pharmacy ensures seamless access to prescribed medications.

The hospital maintains a fully equipped 24-hour Emergency Centre and constantly updates its medical and surgical technology to match the latest innovations. In addition, the mental health department includes a specialised life-skills centre where patients engage in skills workshops, mindfulness exercises, and art therapy. Patients can also use a secure digital portal to complete self-assessments, track treatment progress, and access educational resources.

Moreover, the multidisciplinary team meets weekly to review cases and refine treatment plans. The centre runs targeted programmes for adolescents, focusing on anxiety, depression, and behavioural challenges through individual and group interventions. It also hosts quarterly wellness workshops—covering topics such as stress reduction, sleep hygiene, and healthy living—to benefit both patients and the broader community.

Ultimately, Dr Khalid Dhansay and his team invite you to take an active role in your mental health journey. Ask your GP for a referral or book a consultation online today to start your path to lasting well-being.