Dr Othelia Omphemetse Mahuma – Psychiatrist – Alberton

Dr Othelia Omphemetse Mahuma – Psychiatrist – Alberton

Dr. Othelia Omphemetse Mahuma practices as a Psychiatrist at Netcare Akeso Alberton. She earned her MBChB from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2008 and completed her MMed (Psychiatry) at the same institution in 2014. Early in her career, she served her internship and community service at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, where she gained experience treating acute psychiatric conditions.

Subsequently, she worked as a medical officer at Life Healthcare Hospital Soweto, refining her skills in medication management and emergency psychiatry. Moreover, she achieved Fellowship status with the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa, which underscores her commitment to professional excellence. Indeed, she contributed to peer-reviewed research on mood regulation and trauma-informed interventions. Consequently, she combines rigorous academic grounding with hands-on clinical expertise in her practice at Netcare Akeso Alberton.

Services

• Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations
  She conducts structured interviews and validated assessments to ensure accurate diagnoses and personalised care plans.

• Medication Management
  She optimises psychotropic regimens by monitoring efficacy and side effects to balance safety and symptom relief.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  She delivers evidence-based CBT techniques that help patients reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop coping strategies.

• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
  She teaches emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills to support patients with mood instability and self-harm behaviours.

• Trauma-Informed Therapy
  She applies sensitive, evidence-based protocols that foster resilience in survivors of abuse and post-traumatic stress.

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

• Inpatient and Outpatient Care
  She oversees both admissions and day-programme services, ensuring seamless continuity across treatment settings.

• Substance Use Disorder Treatment
  She integrates motivational interviewing and relapse-prevention techniques to support long-term recovery.

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

• Psychiatric Risk and Capacity Assessments
  She performs detailed evaluations to guide legal and clinical decision-making with clarity and precision.

• Group Therapy Sessions
  She facilitates therapeutic groups that enhance social skills, peer support and shared coping strategies.

• Telepsychiatry Consultations
  She offers secure virtual appointments, increasing access and convenience without compromising care quality.

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 designed for acute crisis management. Moreover, an integrated digital treatment-planning system streamlines communication among psychiatrists, psychologists and occupational therapists.

Interdisciplinary teams collaborate on each care plan, combining psychiatric, psychological and occupational therapy perspectives. Weekly psychoeducational workshops and support groups empower patients and families with practical coping strategies. Meanwhile, mindfulness-based wellness sessions and cognitive rehabilitation programmes complement traditional psychiatric interventions for holistic recovery.

Furthermore, the clinic prioritises patient comfort and privacy with discreet consultation rooms and compassionate staff. Indeed, Dr. Mahuma leads community outreach initiatives focused on youth mental health awareness in Soweto and Alberton schools. Consequently, her work extends beyond the clinic into broader advocacy and education.

To begin personalised psychiatric care for mood, anxiety or trauma-related conditions, ask your GP or medical aid for a referral to Dr. Othelia Omphemetse Mahuma. Take the next step today and experience compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric services at Netcare Akeso Alberton.