Dr Rudolf Liebenberg

Specialist Psychiatrist

About

Dr Rudolf Liebenberg is a General Adult Psychiatrist, treating adults aged 18-65 years old.  His tailored approach to his patients combines evidence-based psychiatric medication with psychotherapy, guidance and related general medical care.  He is collaborative and compassionate and enjoys the unique challenges of mental health. 

 

He admits patients requiring inpatient care to Life Path Health Claro Clinic in Cape Town’s centrally located N1 City and provides liaison psychiatric services to Netcare N1 City Hospital.  His rooms are adjacent to the clinic in an established group practice.

 

Dr Liebenberg holds a medical degree from Stellenbosch University, a Medical Master’s degree in Psychiatry from the University of Pretoria and is a fellow of the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa.  He is fully fluent in both Afrikaans and English.  He has experience in working in many different contexts across the South African landscape and holds registration in Ireland, where he has worked as a Locum Psychiatrist.  He has published academically, appeared on television and was recently employed by the Stellenbosch University’s Department of Psychiatry as a Clinical Trainer to assist in readying psychiatrists in training for their final examinations. 

 

Dr Liebenberg treats a broad range of conditions, and has a special interest in anxiety and mood disorders.  He attends congresses both locally and abroad on an annual basis to ensure an informed approach. He is registered for full independent practice with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and is a member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists.

Conditions Treated

Anxiety Disorders

Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, Specific Phobias and Agoraphobia

Depressive Disorders

Major Depression, Perinatal Depression, Treatment Resistant Depression and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

Types I and II (and related disorders)

Borderline Personality Disorder

In collaboration with trusted Psychologists

Adult ADHD

Assessment and treatment

Obsessive Compulsive Disorders

OCD, Trichotillomania, Skin-Picking Disorder and Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Sleep Disorders

Insomnia

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Psychotic Disorders

Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder and Delusional Disorder

Substance-related and Addictive Disorders

Inpatient care is provided at Claro Clinic’s established chemical dependency unit

Trauma- and Stressor-related Disorders

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Acute Stress Disorder and Adjustment Disorder

Get in touch

Dr Liebenberg is contracted to most major medical aids (benefit dependent) and accepts private patients. Please contact his rooms for the relevant rates. New patient appointments are 60 minutes and follow up appointments 30-60 minutes in duration, depending on need. He offers in-person and virtual consultations (first consultations in-person only). Please enquire via email or telephone for appointments.