Dr. Moeketsi Elliot Khabisi serves as a Specialist Psychiatrist at New Redruth. He earned his MBChB from the University of the Free State in 1996 and completed his MMed (Psychiatry) at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2004. Early in his career, he interned at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, where he gained exposure to a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions.
Moreover, he fulfilled his community service within the Johannesburg Metro before enrolling as a registrar in psychiatry at Wits University. During that period, he achieved his Fellowship of the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa, demonstrating expertise in both general adult and adolescent psychiatry. Consequently, he practices in both the public and private sectors, serving the Alberton and surrounding communities.
His clinical interests focus on depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, dementia, and personality disorders. Indeed, he has co-authored articles on mood regulation and regularly delivers workshops for emerging clinicians. Furthermore, he emphasizes collaborative, holistic care that engages patients and families in every step of the treatment process.
Services
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations
He uses structured interviews and validated scales to arrive at accurate diagnoses and personalised care plans.Depression Treatment
He applies evidence-based therapies and medication management to alleviate symptoms and restore daily functioning.Anxiety Disorder Management
He delivers cognitive behavioural techniques that help patients reframe negative thoughts and reduce avoidance behaviours.Schizophrenia Care
He oversees antipsychotic regimens and psychosocial supports to stabilise symptoms and improve quality of life.Bipolar Disorder Therapy
He guides patients through mood-stabilising strategies and psychoeducation that reduce relapse risk.Substance Use Intervention
He integrates motivational interviewing and relapse-prevention techniques to support long-term recovery.Dementia Support
He conducts neurocognitive assessments and develops care plans that enhance memory and daily living skills.Personality Disorder Interventions
He offers dialectical and schema-focused therapies to address maladaptive patterns and improve relationships.Trauma-Informed Therapy
He provides sensitive, evidence-based interventions for individuals with past psychological trauma.Family Therapy
He involves loved ones in sessions to strengthen support networks and foster collaborative healing.Neurocognitive Testing
He administers on-site assessments of memory, attention and executive function following neurological events.Telepsychiatry Consultations
He offers secure virtual appointments for remote patients, increasing convenience without sacrificing care quality.
Additional Information
New Redruth Clinic features modern therapy suites equipped with digital symptom-tracking tools that enhance monitoring and engagement. In addition, secure high-dependency wards provide safe environments for patients experiencing acute crises. Meanwhile, an interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists and occupational therapists collaborates on each treatment plan.
Moreover, the clinic partners with advanced neuroimaging centres to facilitate comprehensive diagnostics, including on-site EEG services. Regular psychoeducational workshops and support groups empower patients and families with practical coping strategies. Consequently, patients benefit from a holistic model that addresses both clinical symptoms and functional recovery.
To begin personalised mental health care, ask your GP or medical aid to refer you to Dr. Moeketsi Elliot Khabisi. Take the next step today and experience compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric services at New Redruth Clinic.
