Dr Kwena Brandaline Khoele – Psychiatrist – Arcadia

Dr Kwena Brandaline Khoele – Psychiatrist – Arcadia

Dr Kwena Brandaline Khoele – Psychiatrist – Arcadia brings over a decade of specialised psychiatric expertise to Netcare Akeso Arcadia. She earned her MBChB from Medunsa in 1999 and then completed her MMed in Psychiatry at the University of Pretoria in 2012. Consequently, she registered as an independent specialist in early 2013. Moreover, she began her career at 1 Military Hospital, where she delivered trauma-focused mental health support to service personnel. Additionally, she transitioned to private practice in Pretoria, treating both adult and adolescent patients with complex clinical needs. Furthermore, Dr Khoele actively contributes to national research networks and mentors junior clinicians through supervised case discussions and professional development workshops.

Services

• Depression and Bipolar Disorder
  Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, tailored medication management and supportive psychotherapy to stabilise mood fluctuations and restore daily functioning.

• Anxiety Disorders
  Offer cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), guided relaxation training and graded exposure techniques to reduce panic attacks and phobic avoidance.

• Psychotic Disorders
  Conduct detailed evaluations, optimise antipsychotic regimens and deliver targeted psychoeducation to bolster insight and adherence.

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  Utilise trauma-focused cognitive therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and structured group sessions to process distressing memories and rebuild resilience.

• Substance Use and Addiction Disorders
  Implement medically supervised detoxification, relapse-prevention planning and motivational interviewing to support sustainable recovery pathways.

• Eating Disorders
  Combine nutritional counselling, family-based therapy and medical monitoring to address both physical health and underlying psychological drivers.

• Behavioural and Personality Disorders
  Employ dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), skills-training workshops and one-on-one coaching to enhance emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.

Additional Information

Netcare Akeso Arcadia features private rooms, secure therapy suites and a therapeutic garden where patients can enjoy tranquil breaks. Consequently, individuals benefit from a healing environment that supports recovery. The centre also integrates computerised mood and cognitive assessment tools, while biofeedback equipment aids anxiety regulation. Moreover, virtual reality modules assist in graded exposure for phobias and PTSD.

In addition to inpatient services, the facility offers outpatient day programmes that cater to varied intensity levels. A multidisciplinary team—including psychologists, occupational therapists and social workers—collaborates on holistic treatment plans. Meanwhile, art and music therapy sessions foster creative expression and emotional processing.

Furthermore, weekly family education workshops and support groups strengthen home-based recovery environments. Lifestyle programmes cover stress management, sleep hygiene and mindfulness meditation, enabling patients to develop practical resilience skills. The on-site gym and nutritional counselling complement psychiatric care by promoting overall wellness.

Telepsychiatry follow-ups ensure continuity of care, while vocational support services assist with return-to-work planning and community reintegration. Additionally, the on-site pharmacy team works closely with Dr Khoele to optimise medication safety and efficacy. The centre maintains rigorous quality improvement programmes and clinical audits to uphold the highest standards of care.

We invite you to arrange a consultation with Dr Khoele by contacting our appointments team. Experience personalised, expert psychiatric care at Akeso Arcadia and take the first step toward regaining balance and wellbeing.