Dr Cecil Schneider

Psychiatrist

“I have been a general psychiatrist in private practice for over 40 years.”

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About Me

With over 40 years as a general psychiatrist, I offer extensive experience in understanding mental health. I provide comprehensive support, helping you navigate complex emotional landscapes. We will explore your unique situation thoroughly, understanding challenges and finding effective ways forward together. My approach offers both clinical insight and a steady presence. Clients seeking a seasoned professional who can guide them through diverse concerns will find a trusted partner here.

Approach

Experience teaches me to listen for patterns beneath immediate distress and to shape each session around what feels most urgent and manageable for you. I work with adults, couples and older clients in Cape Town and online, in English and Afrikaans, keeping appointments focused and paced to the person rather than the clock. Clinical assessment, careful clarification of risks, short practical experiments between sessions and occasional targeted interventions help shift longstanding habits. This approach suits people seeking clear, steady collaboration toward measurable change.

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Basic Information

Not taking new referrals

Cape Town, South Africa

Services

Services Offered:

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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Psycho-Legal
Psychological assessment and expert reporting for court proceedings, legal disputes, or regulatory matters.
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Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
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Hypnosis
A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Psychiatry
A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.
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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Therapy
Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
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Works With:

•Adults
•Couples
•Elderly
•Families
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Alzheimer's / Dementia
A progressive brain disease that causes memory loss, confusion, and decline in thinking skills, eventually affecting the ability to carry out everyday tasks.
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Professional Title:

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Psychiatrist
A medical doctor specialising in mental health who can diagnose conditions, provide therapy, and prescribe medication.

Qualifications

UCT, College of Medicine

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Service Area

Dr CM Schneider

In-person & Online

Constantia

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa