Hi, my name is Mayaven Naidoo. I am a Specialist Psychiatrist.

I follow a BIO-PSYCHO-SOCIAL approach. I believe in empowering the individual to accept responsibility and to take control of their lives. I focus on teaching the cycle of change and getting patients to understand this. I do not enable patients into believing that medication is the main aspect of their treatment plan.

My therapy follows a Cognitive-Behavioral Model with some facets of Brief Psycho-dynamic Psychotherapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.

After my community service I worked and lived in the United Kingdom for 2 years. It was here that my interest in psychiatry began. I worked mainly in General Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry. I worked in various settings which included Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, Respite Units and a Memory Clinic.

I returned to South Africa in order to pursue further training in psychiatry. My interests are Bipolar Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury and Medicine and the Law. I have also completed a Certificate in Medicine and Law from (UNISA) in 2004.

My Practice

My consulting rooms are based at Akeso Crescent Clinic, Boskruin and at Intercare Medical and Dental Centre, Third Floor, 200 Rivonia Road.

My Services

I conduct medicolegal assessments in civil litigation matters predominantly in personal injury cases.
My report is concluded within forty-eight hours of the assessment.
I will complete addendum reports should more information become available.
I will engage with the opposition psychiatrist should a joint minute be required.
I will engage with attorneys and counsel when required.
I will be available to give expert testimony when required.