Compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults, children and adolescents, combining medication management, psychotherapy and lifestyle medicine, tailored to your story and your culture.
I'm Dr K Letseli, a certified psychiatrist based in Gauteng, South Africa. I specialise in adult, child and adolescent psychiatry, with a focus on mood disorders, trauma recovery and culturally sensitive mental health care.
With over ten years of clinical experience across public and private healthcare, including tertiary hospitals and community mental health clinics, I've seen how healing takes root when treatment honours both the science and the person.
My approach is holistic and person-centred: combining careful medication management with psychotherapy and lifestyle interventions, tailored to each client's unique needs, values and cultural context. Outside the consulting room, I'm passionate about mental health education and regularly contribute to public awareness campaigns, workshops and wellness retreats.
Every condition below is treatable. With the right diagnosis, the right plan and the right support, recovery is not just possible. It's expected.
From persistent low mood to panic, social anxiety and generalised worry: structured, evidence-based treatment that restores energy, hope and daily function.
Accurate diagnosis, mood stabilisation and long-term relapse-prevention planning, so the highs and lows stop running your life.
Trauma-informed care for post-traumatic stress, complex trauma and grief: helping you process the past safely and reclaim your sense of security.
Support for professionals running on empty: recovery plans, boundary work and, where needed, occupational health guidance for a sustainable return.
ADHD, anxiety, school refusal, mood changes and behavioural concerns, assessed gently, with parents and schools included as partners in care.
A special commitment to marginalised communities: accessible, stigma-free, culturally attuned care that meets people where they are.
Psychiatric care is rarely one thing. Your treatment plan may draw on several of these, adjusted as you progress.
A thorough 60–90 minute evaluation of your history, symptoms and goals, leading to a clear diagnosis and a written, personalised treatment plan.
EnquireCareful prescribing, monitoring and adjustment of psychiatric medication, always explained in plain language, with side-effects and alternatives discussed openly.
EnquireTalk therapy integrated into psychiatric care, drawing on CBT, supportive and trauma-focused approaches, or in collaboration with your psychologist.
EnquireSecure video consultations for follow-ups and selected assessments, the same standard of care, wherever you are in South Africa.
EnquireAn independent specialist review of an existing diagnosis or medication regimen, for patients or referring practitioners seeking clarity.
EnquirePsychoeducation sessions that help families understand a diagnosis, support recovery and care for themselves in the process.
EnquireMental health talks, burnout workshops and manager training for organisations that want to take employee wellbeing seriously.
EnquireCommunity mental health education, awareness campaigns and wellness retreats, because prevention and literacy are treatment too.
EnquireGood psychiatry treats the person, not just the diagnosis. Every plan is built on three commitments.
Before any diagnosis, there is a conversation. Your history, culture, language and lived experience shape everything that follows.
Treatment is grounded in current psychiatric science: medication where it helps, therapy where it heals, lifestyle change where it sustains.
Recovery isn't a single appointment. Expect honest communication, shared decisions and a doctor who stays the course with you.
Seeing a psychiatrist for the first time can feel daunting. Here's exactly how it works, with no surprises.
Everything you share is confidential within the limits of the law. Most medical aids cover psychiatric consultations; the practice can advise on codes and claims. Cash rates are available.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who has specialised in mental health, and can diagnose conditions, prescribe medication and manage complex or biological aspects of mental illness. A psychologist focuses on talk therapy and psychological assessment. The two often work together, and Dr K Letseli frequently collaborates with psychologists to give you both.
A referral from your GP or psychologist is helpful and may be required by some medical aids for reimbursement, but you're welcome to contact the practice directly and we'll guide you on the best route.
No. Medication is one tool among several. Some conditions respond best to therapy and lifestyle change alone; others genuinely benefit from medication. Any prescription is a shared decision, fully explained, regularly reviewed, and never rushed.
Yes. Dr K Letseli treats children and adolescents for concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, depression and behavioural difficulties. Parents or guardians are involved throughout, and assessments are paced to keep young patients comfortable.
Yes. Consultations are strictly confidential, in line with HPCSA ethical rules and South African law. Information is only shared with your consent, or in the rare situations where the law requires it for safety.
Most South African medical aids cover psychiatric consultations, and certain conditions (such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia) are Prescribed Minimum Benefits, which schemes must fund. The practice will assist you with codes and claim guidance.
An initial assessment usually takes 60–90 minutes so there's real time to understand your story. Follow-up consultations are typically 30–45 minutes.
Contact the practice directly to arrange a session, there's no obligation. Referring a patient instead? Submit it directly below.
Life Brackenview
22 De Waal St, Brackenview, Alberton, 1454, Gauteng, South Africa
Naledi Nkanyezi
1 Moshoeshoe St, Sebokeng Unit 10, Sebokeng, 1983, Gauteng, South Africa
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