Jessica

Dr Jessica Stanbridge

Psychiatrist

“I am a psychiatrist offering a evidence-based, integrated and holistic approach to psychiatric care.”

About Me

As a psychiatrist, I offer an evidence-based, integrated, and holistic approach to your mental health. My extensive training allows me to deeply understand your unique needs. We will work together to develop a personalised care plan, considering physical, emotional, and social well-being. This collaborative process helps you find clarity and lasting stability. Clients seeking a thorough, compassionate understanding of their mental health will find a supportive partner here.

Approach

My work integrates clinical evidence with attention to the whole person, shaping sessions that are measured, collaborative and centered on your goals. In my Cape Town consulting room (English), we set a clear agenda each meeting, balance symptom monitoring with gentle exploration, and agree on small practical steps to try between appointments. Progress is reviewed regularly, adjusting treatments and mindfulness practices to suit life transitions such as pregnancy, parenthood or ageing. People seeking clear, personalised guidance tend to find this focused, steady pace helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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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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  • Psychopharmacology

    The science and clinical use of medications that affect mood, thinking, and behaviour. A specialist helps determine the right medication and dosage.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Elderly
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

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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  • 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.

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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.

  • Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

    Learn more about Postnatal or Perinatal Depression
  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Pregnancy & Fertility Issues

    The emotional and psychological dimensions of pregnancy, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, or the transition to parenthood.

    Learn more about Pregnancy & Fertility Issues

Professional Title:

  • Psychiatrist

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

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council of Namibia

Psychiatrist

Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

University of Cape Town

Year: 2002

Master of Medicine in Psychiatry

University of Cape Town

Year: 2019

Fellow of the College of Psychiatry

College of Medicine South Africa

Year: 2018

Service Areas

In-person

Gardens

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa