Eloïse

Dr Eloïse Reid

Psychiatrist

“Psychiatrist with special interest in Mood Disorders, Dementia, Substance Use Disorders and HIV / AIDS related mental health problems”

About Me

Living with complex mental health conditions like mood disorders, dementia, or substance use can feel overwhelming. Finding the right support is crucial. I offer expert psychiatric care, specialising in these areas, and HIV/AIDS-related mental health problems. My approach focuses on understanding your unique challenges and developing clear, practical strategies to manage symptoms. We work together towards greater stability and well-being.

Approach

My sessions move between focused symptom planning and steadier life‑course work, tailoring each step to where you are now and pacing changes to suit your daily reality. In Cape Town I see adults and older people in English or Afrikaans in a calm clinic setting, with time set aside for careful listening and practical follow‑up. Typical work includes diagnostic assessment, medication review, cognitive screening and collaborative relapse‑prevention or coping plans that you can use between visits. This way of working tends to help those seeking clear, practical direction and steadier day‑to‑day functioning.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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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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    Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Elderly

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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    Brain Injury

    Damage to the brain caused by external trauma or internal events (e.g., stroke), which can affect cognition, emotions, personality, and physical abilities.

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    Dementia

    A group of brain conditions causing progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning severe enough to interfere with daily life.

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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
  • •
    Epilepsy

    A neurological condition characterised by recurrent seizures, which can also carry significant emotional and social impacts including anxiety, stigma, and lifestyle limitations.

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    HIV / AIDS Support

    The psychological impact of living with HIV/AIDS, including stigma, disclosure, medication adherence, and emotional well-being.

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    Memory Problems

    Difficulties with retaining or recalling information, which may be related to ageing, brain injury, neurological conditions, stress, or psychological factors.

Professional Title:

  • •
    Psychiatrist

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

Qualifications

University of Pretoria

Colleges of Medicine of South Africa

Registrations

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

Psychiatrist

Service Area

Kenilworth Practice

In-person

Kenilworth

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa