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Welcome to Dr Jerrie in a Nutshell Psychiatric Practice! We look forward to seeing you as a new patient for your first appointment. The first appointment is an hour, whereafter Dr Jerrie will let you know how often follow-up appointments are needed for your treatment plan. 

Cancellation policy: If you need to cancel/reschedule your appointment, please do so at least 2 business days in advance, or you will be held liable for the full consultation cost.

We are located in room 8 at Vista Clinic.

Note what Dr Jerrie specialises in. We are NOT an administration practice.  If your primary reason for seeing a psychiatrist is admin related (medico-legal, reports for insurance etc.), please make contact with an alternative clinician on Vista’s site. 

Complete before your appointment

Our practice uses the patient information software, DrData. You should receive a WhatsApp with your log-on details to our practice’s portal to complete your personal information and clinical questionnaires.

Payment Details:

For comprehensive fee and payment details, please see the or accounts page.

Medical Aid:

  • We submit claims to contracted medical schemes as a courtesy.
  • Non-contracted schemes are charged on a pay-and-claim basis, where we will provide the statement to you after the appointment.
  • The patient or guarantor remains responsible for resolving shortfalls, rejections or scheme disputes.
  • Authorisations, referrals and benefit limits are the responsibility of the patient. Authorisation does not guarantee payment.

  • Contracted Medical Aids:

    • Bonitas (excluding BonCap, BonSavvy, BonStart, BonStart Plus plans)
    • Discovery (excluding Keycare plans)
    • Fedhealth
    • GEMS
    • Medshield
    • Momentum
    • Polmed
    • Sedmed

    CAMAF and Medihelp claims are submitted; any shortfall remains the patient’s responsibility.

    PRACTICE CODES AND PRIVATE RATES: 2026

     

    Duration/Description

    Code

    Private Rate

    New Patient (60min)

    2975 + 0161

    R 4 050.00

    Psychotherapy (new/follow-up) 10-20min

    2957

    R 1 170.00

    Psychotherapy (new/follow-up) 21-40min

    2974

    R 2 350.00

    Psychotherapy (new/follow-up) 41-60 min

    2975

    R 3 500.00

    Directive Therapy to family/friends (Per 20min as part)

    2962

    R 1 110.00

    Group Therapy (per 60-80min session)

    2968

    R 1 500.00

    Medical Aid: PMB and Chronic Medication Applications

    0199

    –

    Writing of Report or Motivation (per 20min as part)

    0133

    R 1 300.00

    ECT procedure

    2970

    R 955.00

    Prescription or short letter/motivation

    0132

    R 320.00

    Emergency Consultation/Admission, all hours (Added to diary last minute due to your emergency)

    0146

    R 470.00

    Other Hospital Consultation: 10-20 minutes

    0166

    R 880.00

    Other Hospital Consultation: 21-35 minutes

    0167

    R 1 700.00

    Other Hospital Consultation: 36-45 minutes

    0168

    R 2 350.00

    Other Hospital Consultation: 46-60minutes

    0169

    R 3 180.00

You are welcome to contact the Dr Jerrie in a Nutshell team for any questions or queries.