Mental health is health. Anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and burnout are common, treatable, and nothing to be ashamed of — and your GP is often the best place to start. At Kuilsriver Doctors, mental health is treated with the same continuity as any other condition: the same doctor, your full history, and a plan that fits your life.
Call 021 903 6830 to book a confidential consultation, or book online. Patients from Kuilsriver, Soneike, De Bron, Brackenfell, Blue Downs, and Eerste River are welcome.
How Your GP Helps With Mental Health
A GP consultation is a practical, accessible first step. The doctor can assess your symptoms, rule out physical causes (thyroid problems and other conditions can mimic depression and anxiety), start and monitor medication where it is appropriate, provide a sick certificate if you need time to recover, and refer you to a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist when specialist input is needed.
For practical, real-world guidance on what these consultations look like, read our guides to mental health care at your Kuilsriver GP, talking to your GP about anxiety and depression, and recognising burnout.
Conditions We Support
- Anxiety — generalised anxiety, panic, and health anxiety, with medication and therapy options.
- Depression — diagnosis, antidepressant management, and ongoing review.
- Stress and burnout — including workplace stress, with sick certification and a return-to-wellness plan where needed.
- Sleep and adjustment difficulties — often linked to mood and anxiety.
Because mental and physical health are connected, mental health care often sits alongside a general health screening or, where relevant, chronic disease management — all coordinated by one doctor through your family medicine care.
To book a confidential consultation, call 021 903 6830. Consultations run Monday to Friday 08:00–17:00 and Saturday 08:00–12:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my GP help with anxiety or depression?
Yes. Your GP is often the best first step for anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout. The doctor can assess your symptoms, start and monitor medication where appropriate, provide sick certification if needed, and refer you to a psychologist or psychiatrist for therapy or specialist care. Call 021 903 6830 to book.
Will I be put straight onto medication?
No. Treatment depends on what you are experiencing and what you want. For mild symptoms, lifestyle changes, talk therapy, and follow-up may be enough. Where medication is appropriate, the doctor explains the options, expected effects, and review schedule before starting anything. The decision is made together.
Is what I discuss confidential?
Yes. Mental health consultations are confidential, like all medical consultations. Information is only shared with your consent — for example in a referral letter to a psychologist — or where there is a serious safety concern, in line with HPCSA ethical guidelines.
Does medical aid cover mental health consultations?
GP consultations for mental health are billed as standard consultations and are usually claimable from medical aid day-to-day benefits. Many schemes also have specific mental health benefits under Prescribed Minimum Benefits for certain conditions. Reception can advise, and you can confirm specifics with your scheme.
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