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A brief practice update

ByJustine Dreyer

I have been in private psychiatric practice since 2021, and like many practices, mine has evolved over time.

As my practice has matured, I have become clearer about where my clinical interests lie and how they continue to develop. I am in the process of refining the focus areas of my practice to better reflect the direction I am moving in professionally. I am restructuring my website and online presence accordingly. If you are interested, you can read some of my longer-form articles, linked here.

At present, I am not taking on new outpatient referrals. My clinical work is currently focused on inpatient care, seeing patients referred to me by fellow psychiatrists. I am not currently able to accommodate outpatient appointments, motivate for chronic medications, or repeat chronic scripts. I am only able to provide inpatient care, with the proviso of another psychiatrist or your GP continuing post-discharge care.

If you require psychiatric assistance, but don’t know where to look, you can start by having a conversation with your general practitioner (GP) who can help you clarify whether a psychiatric consultation is necessary and provide you with a referral to a local practitioner. Alternatively, if the matter is urgent, visit your nearest urgent or emergency centre or contact one of the many 24/7 online support services listed on my resource page.

Thank you for taking the time to visit.

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I’m Dr Justine Dreyer, a South African psychiatrist based in George, Western Cape. I write and teach to make evidence-based mental health accessible, honest, and local. My work spans clinical psychiatry, public-facing education, and the careful integration of Christian faith and mental healthcare. I publish practical South African resources and articles on my website and social media. Through my newsletter, "Psychiatry and the Church", I explore overlapping concepts and develop tools for Christian leaders and clinicians. My personal blog, "Psychiatrist at the Altar" contains worship-infused reflections on suffering and Christ-centred healing. I’m passionate about patient-centred care, understanding and treating the whole person within a biopsychosocial-spiritual model. Media/research collaboration enquiries are welcome. Online content is educational, not personal medical advice.

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