A calmer mind – a fuller life.
Do I need a referral to see Dr Giles?
No only age over 18 is required it a referral is welcomed if available.
What's the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specialises in mental health and is able to diagnose and manage psychiatric conditions medically, including prescribing medication where appropriate. Dr Giles is a specialist psychiatrist.
What happens in the first consultation?
Dr Giles uses a comprehensive consultation technique to understand your history and current circumstances thoroughly, before discussing a treatment approach together.
Do you prescribe medication?
Dr Giles uses a comprehensive consultation technique to understand your history and current circumstances thoroughly, before discussing a treatment approach together.
Is everything I share confidential?
Yes, all consultations are confidential in line with standard psychiatric and medical practice.
Which medical aids are you contracted with?
Contracted Medical Aids
This practice is contracted to the following medical aids:
- Agility Health
- Bankmed
- Bonitas
- Discovery Health
- Fedhealth
- GEMS
- Momentum
- Polmed
- Wooltru Medical Aid
If you are a member of one of these schemes, the practice will submit your account directly to your medical aid on your behalf.
Other Medical Aid Members
If your medical aid is not listed above, please contact reception to discuss your options.
What age groups do you see?
Dr Giles sees adult patients aged 18 and older.
Do you offer telehealth or video consultations?
Consultations are conducted in person at the Claremont practice.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please contact reception directly for details on the practice’s cancellation policy.
The Practice
12 Hartfield Road
Claremont
Cape Town