ABOUT DR. CILLIERS

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Dr Cilliers is interested in general adult psychiatry, specifically in psychopharmacology (psychiatric drugs) and psychotherapy (primarily Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). He has special interests in anxiety and mood disorders (including Bipolar Mood Disorder) and ADHD.

He is experienced in treating Major Depression, Bipolar Mood Disorder, Anxiety Disorders as well as psychotic disorders such as Schizophrenia and others. He does not treat Substance Abuse.  He does not see children under 16 years of age.


Dr. Pieter L Cilliers qualified with an MBChB from Stellenbosch University with a distinction in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He subsequently obtained a diploma in anaesthetics (DA) and specialised as a family physician (FCFP). He practised for many years as a family physician.


He has a special interest in adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Bipolar Mood Disorder.

Dr Cilliers underwent personal long-term psychotherapy but practises mainly short-term Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and MBCT. He attends various courses and local and international conferences every year. He had extensive experience in Africa as a primary care physician and international work experience in Canada and the UK.

He is fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English. He is the father of two adult sons.

He continues his academic education in order to stay up to date with the latest research done in his field.

 

ABOUTTHE PRACTICE

The rooms are in a manor house in the style of Sir Herbert Baker on the slopes of Oranjezicht. Set in peaceful gardens, this is a private and confidential environment.


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