Dr Liemo Margaret Leloka – Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Dr Liemo Margaret Leloka – Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Dr. Liemo Margaret Leloka practices as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Netcare Akeso Alberton. She earned her MBChB from the University of the Witwatersrand. Moreover, she obtained a Certificate in Child Psychiatry from the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa. Early in her career, she completed internship and community service at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital.

Subsequently, Dr. Leloka undertook registrar training in paediatric mental health at Wits University’s teaching hospitals. During that period, she led developmental assessment clinics for children with complex needs. Indeed, she refined her skills in diagnosing autism spectrum disorders and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Furthermore, she co-authored case reports on neurodevelopmental conditions in peer-reviewed journals.

Her clinical focus includes developmental assessments, ADHD management and trauma-informed therapy. Consequently, she tailors interventions to each child’s unique needs. She also mentors junior psychiatrists through hands-on workshops and continuing-professional-development programmes.

Services

• Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessments
  She conducts structured interviews and standardised scales to arrive at precise, personalised diagnoses.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluations
  She applies play-based and formal assessments to identify autism traits and inform targeted interventions.

• ADHD Management
  She implements behavioural strategies and medication plans to improve attention and reduce impulsivity.

• Anxiety Disorder Treatment
  She delivers cognitive behavioural techniques to help young patients manage fears and develop coping skills.

• Mood Disorder Therapy
  She uses evidence-based interventions for depression and bipolar presentations, supporting emotional regulation.

• Trauma-Informed Therapy
  She provides sensitive, evidence-based care that fosters resilience in survivors of abuse and PTSD.

• Family Therapy
  She involves caregivers in sessions to strengthen support networks and improve communication dynamics.

• Group Therapy for Social Skills
  She facilitates peer-based workshops that enhance interaction and foster emotional intelligence.

• Eating Disorder Support
  She integrates nutritional counselling with psychotherapy to address underlying emotional drivers.

• Neurocognitive Testing
  She conducts on-site assessments of memory, attention and executive function after neurological events.

• School Liaison Services
  She collaborates with educators to implement strategies that support learning and emotional wellbeing.

• Telepsychiatry Consultations
  She offers secure virtual appointments to increase access and continuity for remote families.

Additional Information

Netcare Akeso Alberton features modern therapy suites equipped with digital symptom-tracking tools that enhance engagement and monitor progress in real time. In addition, the facility maintains on-site EEG capabilities and secure high-dependency wards for acute crisis management. Interdisciplinary teams of psychiatrists, psychologists and occupational therapists collaborate on each care plan to ensure seamless, holistic treatment.

Weekly psychoeducational workshops and support groups empower patients and families with practical strategies for home and school. Moreover, the clinic offers cognitive rehabilitation programmes and mindfulness-based wellness sessions to complement traditional therapies. An integrated digital treatment-planning system streamlines communication among all providers. Finally, Dr. Leloka leads community outreach initiatives that raise awareness of youth mental health in local schools.

To begin tailored psychiatric care for your child or adolescent, ask your GP or medical aid for a referral to Dr. Liemo Margaret Leloka at Netcare Akeso Alberton. Take the next step toward compassionate, evidence-based mental health support.