Dr Lolita Mostert – Psychiatrist – Melrose

Dr Lolita Mostert – Psychiatrist – Melrose

Dr Lolita Mostert is a Specialist Psychiatrist at MemoryCare Melrose, where she has served general adult and senior populations since 2015. She earned her MBChB from Stellenbosch University in 2003 and then achieved fellowship status with the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa. During her registrar training, she rotated through the Psychotherapy and Personality Disorder unit at Tara Hospital, gaining extensive experience in psychotic, mood, and anxiety disorders. Moreover, she maintains a special focus on neuropsychiatric conditions, including dementia and geriatric psychiatry. She integrates ongoing training in Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine into her treatment philosophy to support mind–body wellness. Furthermore, she co-authored articles in South African psychiatric journals on early intervention strategies. She mentors junior clinicians through case discussions and clinical skills workshops. Ultimately, her holistic approach emphasises early disease-stage intervention to prevent chronic pathology and foster sustained recovery.

Services

• Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment: She conducts structured interviews and validated rating scales to form accurate diagnoses.

• Adult & Senior Mental Health Care: She manages both inpatient and outpatient programmes tailored to each age group.

• Mood & Anxiety Disorder Treatment: She offers evidence-based pharmacological and psychosocial interventions for depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety.

• Neuropsychiatric Evaluation: She performs detailed cognitive testing and dementia screening using digital assessment tools.

• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): She administers modern ECT protocols under anaesthetic and muscle-relaxant safeguards in a dedicated suite.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): She delivers structured CBT sessions to address anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms.

• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT): She facilitates DBT skills groups focusing on emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

• Trauma-Informed Care: She applies trauma-sensitive methods to support recovery from PTSD and complex trauma.

• Family Therapy & Psychoeducation: She equips families with coping strategies, communication skills, and relapse-prevention techniques.

• Integrative Medicine Consultations: She incorporates Ayurvedic principles and lifestyle interventions alongside conventional treatments.

Additional Information

At MemoryCare Melrose, Dr Mostert collaborates closely with neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers to deliver truly multidisciplinary care. The clinic features a neurodiagnostic suite, a digital cognitive testing lab, private therapy rooms, and a group workshop area equipped for memory rehabilitation and mindfulness training. Additionally, weekly support groups for memory enhancement, anxiety management, and mood regulation foster peer support and practical skill development.

Furthermore, the practice utilises a secure PatientConnect™ portal to streamline appointment booking, test-result sharing, and telepsychiatry consultations. Therefore, patients benefit from seamless continuity of care without unnecessary travel. Each patient receives a personalised treatment plan that blends pharmacological, psychotherapeutic, and holistic modalities. Consequently, treatment adapts dynamically through regular case reviews and digital monitoring.

Dr Mostert also leads community outreach seminars on mental wellness, early intervention strategies, and stress resilience across Johannesburg. Moreover, she hosts integrative workshops that combine mindfulness, nutrition, and Ayurvedic practices to support overall health. Ultimately, prospective patients and their families are invited to schedule a consultation or attend an upcoming workshop at MemoryCare Melrose. Taking this step marks the beginning of a personalised journey toward lasting mental wellness.