Dr. M. van Zyl

I am a psychiatrist with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), a Master of Medicine (MMed Psych) and a Fellowship of the College of Psychiatrists (PC Psych).

I set up my private practice in 2005 and now work from two locations:  Medivillage in Vereeniging and Mediclinic Emfuleni in Vanderbijlpark.

I deliver a range of psychiatric, psychotherapy and psychoanalysis services in various settings. Because we are all different, there is no standard treatment. Some patients respond best to short- term medication such as antidepressants, whilst others benefit more from psychotherapy.

Healing is possible with proven mind-body treatments and techniques. I have an interest in using the body to help the healing process by using modalities such as yoga and mindfulness meditation.

Some patients embark on the journey of psychoanalysis, and what a privilege to share their experience of transformation.

Together with my team – Soula and Benita, who ensure that all bookings, admin, and accounts go smoothly- we are always happy to help!

 

What we do

  • General psychiatry

Diagnosis and treatment of all psychiatric disorders, including major depression, bipolar mood disorder, anxiety disorders, dementia, and attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder.

  • Inpatient treatment

Inpatient treatment is offered in the form of a DBT skills-based program at Netcare Vaalpark Hospital.

  • Liaison psychiatry

Liaison psychiatry is the interface between general medicine and psychiatry. I visit patients in hospital at the request of the surgeon or physician. I am available to visit Mediclinic Vereeniging, Mediclinic Emfuleni as well as Midvaal Private Hospital.

  • Outpatient group therapy

Adult and adolescent DBT skills programs, Mindfulness based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs, yoga, and qigong- live and Zoom options. Please contact us/ visit my website for more information.

  • Depth psychotherapy

I offer psychoanalytic psychotherapy for patients who want to discover their subconscious minds.

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is an evidence-based trauma processing technique.  I have been using it with great success to treat all sorts of trauma-related symptoms.

  • Mindfulness meditation and stress relief

I have completed the post-graduate certificate in Mindfulness Based Interventions recently and cannot wait to offer this wonderful modality to the people of the Vaal.

 

Why choose us?

  • One stop service for all mental health issues.
  • Individualised treatment options.
  • Flexibility to take into consideration patient preferences.
  • Contracted with all medical aids (as far as possible).
  • Close collaboration with our local multi-disciplinary team, professional bodies (e.g., PsychMg), institutes (e.g. DBT Institute of SA, SAAJA, IMISA) and funders.
  • Highly specialised treatment options available, but referral will be arranged to cater for services that we do not provide locally (e.g., inpatient adolescent treatment, rehab).
  • Excellent customer service- we are number 1 in the category of Health service providers on Hello Peter since December 2020.


How do I make an appointment? 

Make an appointment by calling us on 016 004 0166, or e-mail us at info@thejoylab.co.za
You can also visit www.drmelanevanzyl.com  and complete the fillable form.