Dr Rasmita Ori – Specialist Psychiatrist – Kenilworth

Dr Rasmita Ori - Specialist Psychiatrist - Kenilworth

Dr. Rasmita Ori practices as a specialist psychiatrist at Akeso Kenilworth, bringing over 15 years of clinical expertise to her patients. She earned her MBChB from the University of Cape Town in 2005 and subsequently completed her specialist psychiatric training through the University of the Witwatersrand, obtaining Fellowship of the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa (FCPsych) in 2011. Additionally, Dr. Ori completed subspecialty training in Neuropsychiatry at Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital, where she served as Acting Head of the Acute Clinical Unit. Her work at major academic centres underpins a practice that blends rigorous scientific methods with compassionate care. Moreover, she lectures registrars and medical students, ensuring that the next generation benefits from her integrative approach. Consequently, Dr. Ori maintains a leadership role in both clinical and educational spheres within South African psychiatry.

Services

At Akeso Kenilworth, Dr. Ori offers a comprehensive suite of mental health services tailored to diverse patient needs:

• Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessments
  Conduct in-depth evaluations using neuroimaging and structured clinical interviews to achieve precise diagnoses.

• Medication Management
  Optimize psychotropic medications by monitoring efficacy and side effects, ensuring treatments align with each patient’s response.

• Individual Psychotherapy
  Deliver one-on-one sessions employing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to address mood and anxiety disorders.

• Group Therapy
  Facilitate peer-support groups that build resilience, foster coping strategies, and promote communal healing.

• Neuropsychiatric Care
  Manage conditions such as epilepsy-related behavioral disturbances and dementia with interdisciplinary collaboration and specialized techniques.

• Trauma-Focused Interventions
  Apply EMDR and trauma-centered cognitive therapies to treat PTSD and complex trauma reactions.

• Crisis Intervention
  Provide urgent, structured support for acute psychiatric emergencies to stabilize patients safely.

• Preventative Mental Health Workshops
  Lead educational sessions on mindfulness, stress reduction, and lifestyle adjustments to mitigate long-term risks.

• Telepsychiatry Services
  Enable secure video consultations and digital follow-up through integrated mood-tracking platforms.

• Occupational and Recreational Therapy
  Coordinate therapeutic activities, including art and music therapy, in dedicated communal lounges.

Additional Information

Akeso Kenilworth features state-of-the-art facilities, including private consultation rooms equipped with EEG labs and neuroimaging-compatible areas. Furthermore, the clinic offers both inpatient and outpatient programmes, ensuring seamless transitions of care. Patients also access comfortable communal spaces and tranquil gardens that support recovery. Importantly, the multidisciplinary team—comprising psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers—collaborates on every treatment plan. Moreover, digital mood-tracking apps integrate with the clinic’s systems, allowing real-time monitoring and timely adjustments. Consequently, each patient experiences a personalized journey that addresses physical, emotional, and cognitive needs in tandem.

Begin your path to comprehensive mental wellness today. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Rasmita Ori at Akeso Kenilworth and experience care that treats the whole person.