Dr Mwanja Chundu – Specialist Psychiatrist – Kenilworth

Dr Mwanja Chundu – Specialist Psychiatrist – Kenilworth

Dr Mwanja Chundu practices exclusively at Netcare Akeso Kenilworth in Cape Town as a Specialist Psychiatrist. She delivers compassionate, patient-centered care across all age groups. Moreover, she integrates evidence-based approaches to address both common and complex psychiatric conditions.

She earned her MBChB from the University of Cape Town in 2007 before completing a Diploma in Mental Health (DMH) through the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa in 2011. Subsequently, she attained Fellowship status with the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa in 2018 and finished her MMed in Psychiatry at UCT in 2021. During registrar training at Lentegeur Hospital and UCT’s Department of Psychiatry, she managed acute admissions as well as child and adolescent services, which deepened her expertise in developmental and adult mental health.

Furthermore, Dr Chundu served as a consultant psychiatrist at Groote Schuur Hospital, where she led specialized clinics in mood and neurodevelopmental disorders. Consequently, she developed a special interest in child and adolescent psychiatry, adult ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. She also mentors junior clinicians on multidisciplinary collaboration and advanced psychotherapeutic techniques.

Services

• Depressive Disorders: Dr Chundu conducts comprehensive mood evaluations and combines psychopharmacology with cognitive behavioural therapy. As a result, patients regain motivation and reduce the risk of relapse.

• Bipolar Mood Disorder: She stabilises mood swings through tailored mood-stabiliser regimens and supportive counselling. Moreover, she teaches patients to recognise early warning signs and establish healthy routines.

• Anxiety Disorders: She employs trauma-informed CBT alongside guided relaxation techniques—such as breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation—to alleviate chronic worry. Additionally, she integrates mindfulness practices to build long-term coping skills.

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): She performs detailed neuropsychological assessments before prescribing stimulant or non-stimulant medications. Furthermore, she coaches patients on organizational strategies to enhance focus and daily productivity.

• Sleep Disorders: She develops personalized sleep hygiene programmes that blend behavioural interventions with, when appropriate, short-term pharmacological support. Consequently, patients experience improved rest and daytime alertness.

• Substance Use Disorders: Dr Chundu offers integrated dual-diagnosis care plans that address addiction alongside co-occurring mental health conditions. She utilises motivational interviewing, relapse-prevention coaching, and family support to strengthen recovery networks.

• Trauma/Stressor-Related Disorders: She provides EMDR and trauma-focused CBT to help patients safely process distressing events. Therefore, individuals build resilience and reclaim a sense of security.

• Psychotic Disorders: Dr Chundu manages schizophrenia-spectrum and related conditions using antipsychotic medications, structured support groups, and family education. As a result, patients gain symptom control and improve social integration.

• Personality Disorders: She specialises in dialectical behaviour therapy and schema-focused interventions to teach skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Additionally, she runs group modules to reinforce these strategies.

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): She applies exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy alongside SSRIs to reduce compulsive behaviours and intrusive thoughts, thereby restoring daily functioning.

Additional Information

Netcare Akeso Kenilworth features secure private consultation suites with ambient lighting and soundproofing to ensure confidentiality and comfort. The centre also offers dedicated group-therapy rooms and serene therapy gardens that encourage peer interaction and reflective practice.

Its modern ECT unit provides continuous EEG monitoring, while advanced TMS equipment enables non-invasive neuro-modulation interventions. Moreover, families may attend psycho-education sessions that teach supportive strategies and strengthen home environments. An online digital portal gives clients 24/7 access to self-assessment tools, guided exercises, and educational resources—thereby empowering both patients and clinicians to track progress and adjust care plans in real time.

Take control of your mental health by scheduling a consultation with Dr Mwanja Chundu at Netcare Akeso Kenilworth today. Ask your referring physician to arrange an appointment or contact the clinic coordinator for assistance.