Michelle

Dr Michelle Vlok-Barnard

Psychiatrist

“Dr Michelle Vlok-Barnard is a specialist psychiatrist who believes in holistic, individually tailored, and evidence-based care. She takes a warm and empathetic approach, with a particular interest in depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma. Her primary focus is providing outpatient care for adults aged 18 to 60.”

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About me

I offer warm, empathetic outpatient care for adults aged 18 to 60 who are navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma. My approach is holistic and tailored to each person's needs, drawing on evidence-based practices to provide care that feels right for you. I aim to create a supportive space where you can feel understood, explore what you're going through, and find practical ways to move forward.

Approach

I combine practical strategies with open, thoughtful conversations to help you work through challenges such as low mood, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and traumatic memories. I offer sessions in Cape Town and online, in English or Afrikaans, at a pace that feels comfortable for you. Together, we work to understand your symptoms, set realistic goals, and find approaches that suit your needs. Where appropriate, I also review medication and help you identify small, manageable steps you can take between sessions.
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Basic information

Languages:

Afrikaans, English

Fees:

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In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

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

  • Outpatient Services

    Mental health treatment attended during the day without hospital admission, including therapy sessions and psychiatric appointments.

  • Psychiatry

    A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.

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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
  • Individuals

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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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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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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  • 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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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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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 South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Psychiatrist

Registration: MP0713627

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Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

Stellenbosch University

Year: 2009

Diploma in Mental Health (SA)

Colleges of Medicine of South Africa

Year: 2012

Master of Medicine in Psychiatry

Univerrsity of Cape Town

Year: 2018

Fellow of the College of Psychiatrists (SA)

Colleges of Medicine of South Africa

Year: 2018

Service Areas

Dr Michelle Vlok-Barnard

In-person & Online

Rosebank

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Rosebank, Cape Town, South Africa