{"id":23,"date":"2023-04-21T06:51:17","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T04:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2026-01-23T15:17:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T13:17:22","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; wpex_fixed_bg=&#8221;fixed&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1683205172044{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Homepage-header.jpg?id=445) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:40px;\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-clr textcenter  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_slideInDown slideInDown\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"9999\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dr-Claudia-Logo-07.svg\" alt=\"\" height=\"174\"><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]\n<h1>Dr de Clercq provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evidence-based, individualised treatment and care for adults.<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]\n<h2>Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital in Pinelands, Cape Town<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:40px;\"><\/div><div class=\"theme-button-wrap textcenter wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/wGZy4Q25YtxNPHdB6\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button align-center inline  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_slideInUp slideInUp\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background:#ffffff;color:#49522d;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpex-hover='{&quot;background&quot;:&quot;#49522d&quot;,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#ffffff&quot;}'><span class=\"theme-button-inner\">Directions<\/span><\/a><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:40px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t<style>.vcex_6a0a96b2b5fcd{height:10px;}@media (max-width:479px){.vcex_6a0a96b2b5fcd{height:0px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear vcex_6a0a96b2b5fcd\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;About&#8221; el_id=&#8221;About&#8221; el_class=&#8221;swap-on-mobile&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:40px;\"><\/div><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-clr textcenter bio\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"695\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Claudia-Photo.jpg\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Claudia-Photo.jpg 695w, https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Claudia-Photo-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Claudia-Photo-659x1024.jpg 659w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInDown&#8221; text_transform=&#8221;uppercase&#8221;]\n<h1>About Dr Claudia De Clercq<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr de Clercq obtained her medical degree at the University of Pretoria. She completed her specialist training at the University of Cape Town. She has worked at Stikland, Lentegeur, Alexandra and Valkenberg Hospitals in both the acute and forensic psychiatric services. She is also recognized by the Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Forensic Psychiatrist.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr de Clercq speaks English and Afrikaans. She offers both inpatient and outpatient consultations and psychiatric treatments. Inpatient treatment is mainly offered at St Vincent\u2019s Hospital at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of psychiatric nurses, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md&#8221;][vc_column_text]Dr de Clercq obtained her medical degree at the University of Pretoria. She completed her specialist training at the University of Cape Town. She has worked at Stikland, Lentegeur, Alexandra and Valkenberg Hospitals in both the acute and forensic psychiatric services. She is also recognized by the Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Forensic Psychiatrist.<\/p>\n<p>Dr de Clercq speaks English and Afrikaans. She offers both inpatient and outpatient consultations and psychiatric treatments. Inpatient treatment is mainly offered at St Vincent\u2019s Hospital at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of psychiatric nurses, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row local_scroll_id=&#8221;About&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Qualifications<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-divider vcex-divider-solid vcex-divider-left wpex-float-left wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mx-auto wpex-block wpex-h-0 wpex-border-b wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main\" style=\"width:10%;border-bottom-width:2px;border-color:var(--wpex-palette-50-color);\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-clear--divider wpex-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery \u2013 MBChB, University of Pretoria<\/li>\n<li>Fellowship of the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa &#8211; FCPsych SA, Colleges of Medicine<\/li>\n<li>Diploma in Postgraduate Education &#8211; Dip PG Ed, University of Cape Town<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;Services&#8221; el_id=&#8221;Services&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1683276461478{background-color: #ede5d9 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243;]\t<style>.vcex_6a0a96b2b7178{height:30px;}@media (max-width:479px){.vcex_6a0a96b2b7178{height:10px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear vcex_6a0a96b2b7178\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInDown&#8221; text_transform=&#8221;uppercase&#8221;]\n<h1>Services<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-divider vcex-divider-solid vcex-divider-left wpex-float-left wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mx-auto wpex-block wpex-h-0 wpex-border-b wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main\" style=\"width:10%;border-bottom-width:2px;border-color:var(--wpex-palette-54-color);\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-clear--divider wpex-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In her general practice Dr de Clercq treats adult populations from 18 years and older. She treats all psychiatric conditions, with a special focus on the following:<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md&#8221;][vc_column_text]In her general practice Dr de Clercq treats adult populations from 18 years and older. She treats all psychiatric conditions, with a special focus on the following:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-image-grid-wrap wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-image-grid grid-style-default wpex-row wpex-clr\"><div class=\"id-490 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item textcenter span_1_of_4 span_1_of_4_tl span_1_of_2_tp span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp col  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_slideInLeft slideInLeft col-1\"><figure class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-figure wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-img entry-media wpex-mb-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1358\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Depressive-Disorders.svg\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Depressive Disorders\" loading=\"lazy\" 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width=\"1358\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Bipolar-Mood-Disorders.svg\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Bipolar Mood Disorders\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"id-491 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item textcenter span_1_of_4 span_1_of_4_tl span_1_of_2_tp span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp col  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_slideInLeft slideInLeft col-4\"><figure class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-figure wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-img entry-media wpex-mb-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1358\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Schizophrenia-and-other-Psychotic-Disorders-.svg\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"id-492 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item textcenter span_1_of_4 span_1_of_4_tl span_1_of_2_tp span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp col  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_slideInLeft slideInLeft col-1\"><figure class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-figure wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-img entry-media wpex-mb-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1358\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Trauma-and-Stressor-related-Disorders.svg\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Trauma- and Stressor-related Disorders\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"id-602 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item textcenter span_1_of_4 span_1_of_4_tl span_1_of_2_tp span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp col  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_slideInLeft slideInLeft col-2\"><figure class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-figure wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-img entry-media wpex-mb-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1358\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Neurocognitive-2.svg\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Neurocognitive disorders and Dementia\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"id-665 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item textcenter span_1_of_4 span_1_of_4_tl span_1_of_2_tp span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp col  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_slideInLeft slideInLeft col-3\"><figure class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-figure wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-img entry-media wpex-mb-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1358\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Womens-Mental-Health-Issues.svg\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-image-grid-wrap wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-image-grid grid-style-default wpex-row wpex-clr\"><div class=\"id-585 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item textcenter span_1_of_3 span_1_of_3_tl span_1_of_3_tp span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp col  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_slideInLeft slideInLeft col-1\"><figure class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-figure wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-img entry-media wpex-mb-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1358\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mobile-2-Depressive-0DDisorders.svg\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"id-588 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item textcenter span_1_of_3 span_1_of_3_tl span_1_of_3_tp span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp col  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_slideInLeft slideInLeft col-2\"><figure class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-figure wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-img entry-media wpex-mb-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1358\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mobile-2-Anxiety0D-Disorders.svg\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"id-586 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item textcenter span_1_of_3 span_1_of_3_tl span_1_of_3_tp span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp col  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_slideInLeft slideInLeft col-3\"><figure class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-figure wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-img entry-media wpex-mb-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1358\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mobile-2-Bipolar-Mood0D-Disorders.svg\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"id-584 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item textcenter span_1_of_3 span_1_of_3_tl span_1_of_3_tp span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp col  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_slideInLeft slideInLeft col-1\"><figure class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-figure wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-img entry-media wpex-mb-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1358\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mobile-2-Schizophrenia-and-0Dother-Psychotic-0DDisorders-.svg\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"id-587 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item textcenter span_1_of_3 span_1_of_3_tl span_1_of_3_tp span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp col  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_slideInLeft slideInLeft col-2\"><figure class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-figure wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-img entry-media wpex-mb-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1358\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mobile-2-Trauma-and0D-Stressor-related-0DDisorders.svg\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"id-601 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item textcenter span_1_of_3 span_1_of_3_tl span_1_of_3_tp span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp col  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_slideInLeft slideInLeft col-3\"><figure class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-figure wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-img entry-media wpex-mb-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1358\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Neurocognitive.svg\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Neurocognitive disorders and Dementia\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"id-665 vcex-image-grid-entry vcex-grid-item textcenter span_1_of_3 span_1_of_3_tl span_1_of_3_tp span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp col  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_slideInLeft slideInLeft col-1\"><figure class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-figure wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"vcex-image-grid-entry-img entry-media wpex-mb-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1358\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Womens-Mental-Health-Issues.svg\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In her limited medico-legal practice she offers independent psychiatric assessments based upon an evidence-based medical model. This includes objective second opinions and reliable, coherent reports. Her client population is currently limited to the assessments of Temporary and Permanent Psychiatric Impairment.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md&#8221;][vc_column_text]In her limited medico-legal practice she offers independent psychiatric assessments based upon an evidence-based medical model. This includes objective second opinions and reliable, coherent reports. Her client population is currently limited to the assessments of Temporary and Permanent Psychiatric Impairment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"theme-button-wrap textcenter wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/index.php\/appointment-information\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button align-center inline\" style=\"background:#ffffff;color:#49522d;\" data-wpex-hover='{&quot;background&quot;:&quot;#49522d&quot;,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#ffffff&quot;}'><span class=\"theme-button-inner\">Appointment information <\/span><\/a><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row local_scroll_id=&#8221;QandA&#8221; el_id=&#8221;QandA&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row visibility=&#8221;hide-at-mm-breakpoint&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInDown&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; text_transform=&#8221;uppercase&#8221;]\n<h1>Questions and Answers<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:45px;\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-divider vcex-divider-solid vcex-divider-right wpex-float-right wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mx-auto wpex-block wpex-h-0 wpex-border-b wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main\" style=\"width:85%;border-bottom-width:2px;border-color:var(--wpex-palette-50-color);\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-clear--divider wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-clr textcenter logo-icon\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"9999\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/new-icon-mutyply-Logo-Icon.svg\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div><style>.vcex-toggle.vcex_6a0a96b2bbadc .vcex-toggle__icon{color:var(--wpex-palette-50-color);}.vcex-toggle.vcex_6a0a96b2bbadc .vcex-toggle__heading{font-size:23px;font-weight:200;}.vcex-toggle.vcex_6a0a96b2bbadc .vcex-toggle__trigger{color:var(--wpex-palette-50-color);}.vcex-toggle.vcex_6a0a96b2bbadc .vcex-toggle__trigger:hover{color:var(--wpex-palette-50-color);}.vcex-toggle.vcex_6a0a96b2bbadc .vcex-toggle__content{color:var(--wpex-palette-54-color);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module vcex_6a0a96b2bbadc\" data-animate=\"false\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#what-is-a-psychiatrist\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-transition-colors wpex-flex-row-reverse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-is-a-psychiatrist\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-ml-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"vcex-toggle__title wpex-mr-auto\">What is a psychiatrist?<\/h2><\/a><\/div><div id=\"what-is-a-psychiatrist\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10 wpex-clr\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">A psychiatrist is a medical doctor with experience in the field of psychiatry which includes mental, physical and behavioural disorders. Psychiatrists assess, diagnose, and treat relatively minor emotional problems to complex mental health conditions\/ psychiatric disorders. They can prescribe psychiatric medication and other medical treatments. They often need to order and perform medical investigations such as blood tests and radiological investigations. Although it is preferable that psychologists or physicians refer patients to psychiatrists, patients can also make an appointment without a referral.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"vcex-module vcex-divider vcex-divider-solid vcex-divider-right wpex-float-right wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mx-auto wpex-block wpex-h-0 wpex-border-b wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main\" style=\"width:85%;border-bottom-width:2px;border-color:var(--wpex-palette-50-color);\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-clear--divider wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-clr textcenter logo-icon\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"9999\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/new-icon-mutyply-Logo-Icon.svg\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div><style>.vcex-toggle.vcex_6a0a96b2bc967 .vcex-toggle__icon{color:var(--wpex-palette-50-color);}.vcex-toggle.vcex_6a0a96b2bc967 .vcex-toggle__heading{font-size:23px;font-weight:200;}.vcex-toggle.vcex_6a0a96b2bc967 .vcex-toggle__trigger{color:var(--wpex-palette-50-color);}.vcex-toggle.vcex_6a0a96b2bc967 .vcex-toggle__trigger:hover{color:var(--wpex-palette-50-color);}.vcex-toggle.vcex_6a0a96b2bc967 .vcex-toggle__content{color:var(--wpex-palette-54-color);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module vcex_6a0a96b2bc967\" data-animate=\"false\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#who-should-consider-seeing-a-psychiatrist\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-transition-colors wpex-flex-row-reverse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"who-should-consider-seeing-a-psychiatrist\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-ml-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"vcex-toggle__title wpex-mr-auto\">Who should consider seeing a psychiatrist?<\/h2><\/a><\/div><div id=\"who-should-consider-seeing-a-psychiatrist\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10 wpex-clr\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">There are many reasons for seeing a psychiatrist. Here are some of the things that often brings patients for an assessment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">If you feel you can\u2019t control your emotions like you use to.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">If there has been a noticeable change in your sleeping and eating patterns.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">If you have become withdrawn and disinterested in others.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">If you are experiencing uncontrollable irritability or anger.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">If you have excessive worry or irrational fears.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">If you are feeling chronically sad and overwhelmed.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">If you have thought of harming yourself or anyone else.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">If you started engaging in risky behaviours such as substance abuse.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">If you or a loved one feel that you have lost touch with reality.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">If you or a loved one think you have become increasingly forgetful or confused.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"vcex-module vcex-divider vcex-divider-solid vcex-divider-right wpex-float-right wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mx-auto wpex-block wpex-h-0 wpex-border-b wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main\" style=\"width:85%;border-bottom-width:2px;border-color:var(--wpex-palette-50-color);\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-clear--divider wpex-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"theme-button-wrap textcenter wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/index.php\/resources\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button align-center inline\"><span class=\"theme-button-inner\">Go to Resources<\/span><\/a><\/div> [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row visibility=&#8221;show-at-mm-breakpoint&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;slideInDown&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; text_transform=&#8221;uppercase&#8221;]\n<h1>Questions and Answers<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-divider vcex-divider-solid wpex-my-25 wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mx-auto wpex-block wpex-h-0 wpex-border-b wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main\" style=\"border-bottom-width:2px;border-color:var(--wpex-palette-50-color);\"><\/div><style>.vcex-toggle.vcex_6a0a96b2bdb60 .vcex-toggle__icon{color:var(--wpex-palette-50-color);}.vcex-toggle.vcex_6a0a96b2bdb60 .vcex-toggle__heading{font-size:23px;font-weight:200;}.vcex-toggle.vcex_6a0a96b2bdb60 .vcex-toggle__trigger{color:var(--wpex-palette-50-color);}.vcex-toggle.vcex_6a0a96b2bdb60 .vcex-toggle__trigger:hover{color:var(--wpex-palette-50-color);}.vcex-toggle.vcex_6a0a96b2bdb60 .vcex-toggle__content{color:var(--wpex-palette-54-color);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-toggle vcex-module vcex_6a0a96b2bdb60\" data-animate=\"false\" data-duration=\"300\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__heading\"><a href=\"#what-is-a-psychiatrist\" class=\"vcex-toggle__trigger wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-transition-colors wpex-flex-row-reverse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-is-a-psychiatrist\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon wpex-ml-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-open\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-items-center\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"1.5em\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"1.5em\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"vcex-toggle__icon-close\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0V0z\" fill=\"none\"\/><path d=\"M19 13H5v-2h14v2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"vcex-toggle__title wpex-mr-auto\">What is a psychiatrist?<\/h2><\/a><\/div><div id=\"what-is-a-psychiatrist\" class=\"vcex-toggle__content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-my-10 wpex-clr\">A psychiatrist is a medical doctor with experience in the field of psychiatry which includes mental, physical and behavioural disorders. Psychiatrists assess, diagnose, and treat relatively minor emotional problems to complex mental health conditions\/ psychiatric disorders. They can prescribe psychiatric medication and other medical treatments. They often need to order and perform medical investigations such as blood tests and radiological investigations. 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Here are some of the things that often brings patients for an assessment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you feel you can\u2019t control your emotions like you use to.<\/li>\n<li>If there has been a noticeable change in your sleeping and eating patterns.<\/li>\n<li>If you have become withdrawn and disinterested in others.<\/li>\n<li>If you are experiencing uncontrollable irritability or anger.<\/li>\n<li>If you have excessive worry or irrational fears.<\/li>\n<li>If you are feeling chronically sad and overwhelmed.<\/li>\n<li>If you have thought of harming yourself or anyone else.<\/li>\n<li>If you started engaging in risky behaviours such as substance abuse.<\/li>\n<li>If you or a loved one feel that you have lost touch with reality.<\/li>\n<li>If you or a loved one think you have become increasingly forgetful or confused.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-divider vcex-divider-solid wpex-my-25 wpex-max-w-100 wpex-mx-auto wpex-block wpex-h-0 wpex-border-b wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main\" style=\"border-bottom-width:2px;border-color:var(--wpex-palette-50-color);\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"theme-button-wrap textcenter wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/index.php\/resources\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button align-center inline\"><span class=\"theme-button-inner\">Go to Resources<\/span><\/a><\/div> [\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; wpex_fixed_bg=&#8221;fixed&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1683205172044{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.drclaudiadeclercq.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Homepage-header.jpg?id=445) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;] Dr de Clercq provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evidence-based, individualised treatment and care for adults. 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