Yanga

Dr Yanga Vava

Psychiatrist

verified by TherapyRoute

“An experienced mental health care provider who works with adults and adolescents.”

About Me

This experienced psychiatrist offers a supportive space for adults and adolescents navigating mental health challenges. They work collaboratively to understand individual needs, helping clients find clear strategies for wellbeing. With a focus on tailored care, they guide individuals through complex feelings and build pathways towards greater stability. Patients can expect a compassionate approach that prioritises their unique journey, with practical guidance for ongoing progress.

Approach

With experience supporting both teens and adults, I guide therapy through structured, collaborative sessions that balance careful assessment with practical skill-building. In Cape Town and via secure online appointments—available in English, isiXhosa or isiZulu—we set manageable goals, track symptoms between meetings and adjust plans as stability and insight grow. Sessions mix focused problem-solving, medication review when appropriate, and paced exploration of difficult experiences so change feels steady rather than sudden. People seeking clearer routines, fewer overwhelm moments and steadier mood often find this approach helpful.
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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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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Anxiety

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

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    ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that 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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    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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    Psychosis

    A mental state in which a person loses contact with reality, which may involve hallucinations, delusions, or severely disordered thinking.

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Professional Title:

  • •
    Psychiatrist

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

Qualifications

Colleges of Medicine of South Africa

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Psychiatrist

Service Area

Harmony house

In-person & Online

Rondebosch East

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa