“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending”
– James R. Sherman, PhD –
ABOUT ME
Dr Renée Gunter has been in full-time private practice since 2010.
She completed her undergraduate medical training at the University of Cape Town medical school and then went on to specialize in psychiatry at the University of Stellenbosch.
She gained clinical experience working at Tygerberg, Stikland and Lentegeur psychiatric units.
Dr Renée Gunter practices as a general psychiatrist and she has experience in treating a broad range of conditions across all age groups.
These include:
Major depressive disorder, Bipolar mood disorder, Panic disorder, Generalized anxiety disorder, Social anxiety disorder Obsessive compulsive disorder, Schizophrenia, Substance dependence/Addiction, ADHD, Dementia
Qualifications:
MBChB (UCT); FCPsych (SA);
MMed Psych (Stell)
Professional Memberships:
South African Society of Psychiatrists
Psychiatry Management Group
Health Professions Council of SA
General Medical Council (UK)
HOW CAN I HELP
Dr Gunter follows a holistic approach to treatment involving the following:
A 60 minute comprehensive psychiatric assessment in a safe and confidential environment
Exclusion of other medical conditions which may explain your symptoms
Exploration of your life circumstances and stressors
Assessment of your lifestyle choices
Exploration of your expectations of treatment
An in-depth discussion of your diagnosis and treatment options.
Treatment is then individualized to suit your specific needs which may include:
Starting medication
Referral to and collaboration with other health professionals (Physician, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker)
Admission to hospital can be arranged in specific cases.
You will play a central role in the decision making process around your treatment
Dr Gunter will merely give you all the options available and then allow you to decide what you feel is best for you
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Millions of people around the world suffer from some form of psychiatric illness.
Here is a list of only a few:
Ludwig van Beethoven – Bipolar Disorder; Sir Richard Branson – ADHD & Dyslexia; Jim Carey – ADHD & Depression; Sir Winston Churchill – Bipolar Disorder; Kurt Cobain – Attention Deficit Disorder & Bipolar Disorder; Sheryl Crow – Depression; Will Smith – ADHD; Princess Diana – Depression & Bulimia Nervosa ; Sinead O’Connor – Bipolar disorder; Carrie Fisher – Bipolar Disorder; Billy Joel – Depression; Catherine Zeta Jones – Bipolar Disorder; Walt Disney – ADHD; Heath Ledger – Addiction & Depression; Brooke Shields – Postnatal depression; Vincent van Gogh – Bipolar Disorder; Barbara Streisand – Social Anxiety Disorder; Howie Mandel – OCD; Michael Phelps – ADHD; Sir Elton John – Addiction & Bulimia; Robin Williams – Lewy Body Dementia; Elizabeth Taylor – Addiction; Albert Einstein – ADHD; Abraham Lincoln – Depression.
RATES
Dr Gunter is contracted to all medical aids and she bills according to scheme rates. She will claim directly from the medical aid on your behalf therefore cash up front payments are not required.
Certain Psychiatric conditions, such as Bipolar disorder, are classified as PMB (prescribed minimum benefit) conditions. This means that even if you don’t have special psychiatric benefits or you only have a hospital plan, we can still apply for your out patient appointments to be covered.
If you are a private patient please contact our office for our current cash prices.
