Dylan

Dr Dylan Gibson

General Medical Practitioner

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I am a family physician with a passion for holistic mental health. Using Compassionate Inquiry, I help people uncover the emotional factors that may contribute to their physical or mental health challenges.

About Me

As a family physician, I understand how deeply emotional wellbeing connects with physical health. I offer a holistic approach for those experiencing health challenges with hidden emotional roots. Using Compassionate Inquiry, I help clients gently explore and uncover these underlying feelings. This collaborative process allows you to make sense of your experiences. We can guide you towards greater clarity and lasting inner peace, integrating mind and body.

Approach

I pay close attention to how emotions are experienced in the body, using this to guide our conversations with curiosity and care. We work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, exploring physical sensations, patterns of stress, and moments of relief. Through Compassionate Inquiry, I help you better understand your experiences rather than rushing to find solutions. Between sessions, I may suggest simple ways to notice and track your thoughts, feelings, or physical symptoms so you can build on what you've learned in everyday life.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I am offering the first two sessions free of charge. Please let me know if you might be interested.

Services Offered:

  • 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

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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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.

Professional Title:

  • General Medical Practitioner

    A medical doctor providing primary healthcare, qualified to diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for a broad range of conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

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

Family Physician

Registration: MP0727954

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Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

University of Cape Town

Year: 2010

Compassionate Inquiry Year-Long Training

Compassionate Inquiry Inc

Year: 2020

Fellowship of the College of Family Physicians (FCFP)

Walter Sisulu University

Year: 2018

Service Areas

Private Practice - I consult from home

In-person & Online

Schoenmakerskop

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

South Africa

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Schoenmakerskop, Gqeberha, South Africa