Dr K van Niekerk
“Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. Healing begins when we open ourselves to support, self-compassion and the understanding that mental health is a journey, not a destination.””
Introduction:
Short summary:
Dr K van Niekerk is a specialist Psychiatrist.
Dr K van Niekerk developed a deep interest in psychiatry during her internship at Steve Biko Academic Hospital, which ultimately led her to pursue a career in this field.
After completing a community service year at Witbank Hospital in Mpumalanga, where she was able to focus predominantly on psychiatry, Dr K van Niekerk’s commitment to the speciality was further solidified.
Dr K van Niekerk’s journey to becoming a psychiatrist was realised when appointed to a position at the University of the Witwatersrand, where she completed a Master of Medicine in Psychiatry (MMed Psych) and earned the Fellowship of the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa (FCPsych (SA)).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) University of the Free State
- Master of Medicine in Psychiatry (MMed Psych) University of the Witwatersrand
- Fellowship of the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa (FCPsych(SA))
Practice Contact
info@drkarlivanniekerk.co.za
Outpatient consultation address:
381 Clark Street,
Waterkloof,
Pretoria
0181
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Dr K van Niekerk 's area of expertise:
Maternal mental health
Maternal mental health refers to a mother's emotional and psychological well-being during pregnancy and after childbirth. It includes conditions like depression, anxiety and postpartum psychosis. These issues can affect both the mother and baby, but recovery is possible with early support and treatment.
Mood disorders
Mood disorders are conditions that affect your emotional state over a long period of time. You might feel very low, as in depression, or experience extreme highs and lows, which we see in bipolar disorder. These shifts in mood can make daily life more difficult, but with the right treatment—like therapy, medication, or both—we can work together to help you feel more stable and in control.
Geriatric Psychiatry
Old age psychiatry is focused on the mental health and emotional well-being of older adults. As we age, it’s common to face challenges like memory problems, depression, anxiety, or even conditions like dementia. These issues can affect your mood, thinking, and daily functioning. The correct treatment can help patients maintain a good quality of life.
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Faith More2025-04-04
Bonginkosi Nxumalo2025-03-28This is the best mental health clinic in the country. The facilities are out of this world, the food that we had while admitted was the best. The health professionals were the best. If you need to reset, if you feel as though things are heavy on you ask your medical Practitioner to do a referral for you. When it's time for you to be discharged you won't want to go home. The person who built this facility deserves all the blessings.
Khanyisile Mukhari2025-03-14I Highly recommend everything about this facility.
Maarten Opperman2025-03-09Very friendly, approachable staff. CEO visits each and every table herself during lunch for feedback. They cater for individualised and special meals. The clinic has its own private vehicles to transport patients to Pretoria East Hospital, Wilgers Hospital for specialist referrals and radiological investigations. The clinic has a gymnasium and a big physiotherapy section. One-to-one private sessions with an occupational therapist, social worker, or pastoral therapist are available. Each patient consults a private psychiatrist and a private psychologist every day. No photos may be taken for medical confidentiality.
Rochelle Okkers2024-11-25
James2024-10-17Wonderful atmosphere Clinic is very hygienic All staff is helpful and highly trained and qualified Walking trails is very enjoyable The food is Devine and delicious Coffee shop is convenient for patients who want to visit friends and families Atmosphere is very scenic but worth the cost
Kaya Mbusi2024-09-12
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