Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What types of patients do you see?
I provide care for children, adolescents, and adults. My practice covers a wide range of mental health conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, trauma-related conditions, neurocognitive disorders, somatic symptom disorders, and more.
2. What services do you offer?
I offer:
- Outpatient consultations – assessment, treatment planning, and follow-up
- Inpatient care – for severe or acute mental health conditions
- Consultation-liaison psychiatry – collaborating with other medical teams for patients with coexisting medical conditions
- Psychotherapy – including CBT, trauma-focused therapy, and supportive therapy
- Medication management – safe and evidence-based psychopharmacology
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) – when clinically indicated
3. How do I book a consultation?
You can book a consultation via email or phone:
📧 appointments@draissak.co.za
📱 071 864 0258
Both in-person consultations in Durban and online consultations are available for convenience.
4. Do you provide emergency psychiatric care?
While I provide urgent assessments when possible, for immediate psychiatric emergencies (risk of self-harm, aggression, or severe psychosis), please contact local emergency services or present to the nearest hospital emergency department.
5. What can I expect during my first consultation?
Your first session typically includes:
- A comprehensive psychiatric assessment
- Discussion of your medical, psychiatric, and social history
- Risk and mental status evaluation
- Collaborative treatment planning tailored to your needs
6. Do you treat children and adolescents?
Yes, I provide specialized care for children and adolescents, including assessment, diagnosis, therapy, and support for families.
I work closely with schools, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams to support young patients.
7. What mental health conditions do you specialize in?
I have special interests and expertise in:
- Mood and anxiety disorders
- Psychotic disorders
- Personality disorders
- Eating disorders
- Trauma-related conditions
- Child & adolescent psychiatry
- Neurocognitive disorders
- Somatic symptom disorders
- Women’s mental health
8. Will my consultations be confidential?
Yes. All consultations and records are handled in strict accordance with medical ethics and confidentiality guidelines.
Information is shared only with relevant healthcare professionals, and with patient consent when appropriate.
9. Do you accept online consultations?
Yes. Online consultations are available for patients who cannot attend in person. These sessions are secure, confidential, and conducted using approved telemedicine platforms.
10. Do you collaborate with other healthcare professionals?
Absolutely. I work in a multidisciplinary framework, collaborating with psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, general practitioners, and hospital teams to provide holistic care.
Have More Questions?
If your question isn’t listed here, please feel free to contact me directly.
