Dr Hannelie Fourie

Dr Fourie is the best psychiatrist you can ever imagine. When you’re really scared she puts you totally at ease and she is so helpful. I wouldn’t have got through anything the way I have done without her help. In short she is truly incredible.

I have been treated by Hannelie for around 10 years now. I agree with the other review that since COVID-19, she has taken on so many new patients, the quality of the care I have received has diminished considerably. This isn't entirely Hannelie's fault, there is a severe lack of psychiatrists and a huge surge in mental health cases. It's a perfect storm and I think Hannelie is just trying to help as many people out as possible As the other post mentions, her consultations are often late and are condensed to 10-15 mins which is a quick medication review rather than a full assessment of my health. Again, probably not her fault, she is trying to see urgent cases. One issue which is infuriating....she has a huge turnover of secretarial staff at the Nightingale Hospital which has lead to very frustrating issues with appointments, lack of notes being sent out and simple things like DVLA forms and GP letters not being completed. Emails don't go answered because the old PA has left. This has been the most frustrating issue, rather than the lack of care. However, there is a lovely lady on the reception at her London practice in Marylebone. whom has been there since I have been going there and she will try her best to help you As I have been under her care for so long, she knows me well and I won't change to another practitioner. But if you are looking for someone as a new patient, I would look elsewhere. I think it's also fair to say that Hannelie might possibly be coming to the latter stages of her career and so if you would like to have someone who will give you care for many years, this is not the person you need. I was lucky as I have had over 10 years continuous care.

You won’t get a psychiatrist who cares more than Doctor Fourie. She will always without fail so everything she can to help you. Whatever you need she will help with. She is also charming, charismatic and has an excellent sea NSE of humour. This psychiatrist is special.

Dr. Fourie is a great psychiatrist but since COVID, has taken on more patients than she probably should- which she admits. I know demand for help is high and she wants to help but her waiting times for routine appointments have increased, and despite paying a fee increase of £230 since Jan 2022, I find consultations are often cut short, lasting only 20 minutes sometimes. Additionally, her admin team keeps changing and aren’t as responsive as they should be for a private clinic. I keep having to chase to arrange and confirm appointments. For the occasional check-in, Dr. Fourie is fine. But if you are looking for more intensive support and organised care, then I suggest you go elsewhere. She also refuses to collaborate with my therapist and doesn’t read the notes she is sent, which is rather frustrating, to say the least.

Doctor Fourie is so kind and caring. She gives everything to her patients. She is so easy to talk to and she always listens and helps.

My sister has been a patient of Dr Fourie’s for about eighteen months and my word what a transformation. We’ve had countless psychiatrists and finally we have found a doctor who has made a real tangible impact. Her treatment has meant my sister has grown in confidence and can now live a normal existence for someone with her condition. Dr Fourie has helped my sister and our family so much.

Doctor Fourie is a very competent and very professional doctor. She approaches every situation with common sense and always achieves the best for the patient. Highly recommend.

Staying at the Nightingale under Dr Fourie’s care was exceptional. She checked in with me regularly and she was always available day and night. With the excellent nurses she made a great team. She is very easy to talk to and you can tell psychiatry is her life’s passion from the way she treats you. She is always calm and always knows what to do and what to say. I can’t think of a better doctor and hospital.

Incredible doctor. Always has and makes time for you. Very knowledgeable about all matters of medication and life in general. Caring doctor who puts patients first.

As the carer of a patient of the Nightingale hospital I would say I would not recommend it as a place for anyone you care about to have treatment. I found the staff most unhelpful during the recovery and do not feel the patient is being treated effectively. I found Dr Fourie in particular to be unresponsive and unprofessional and after a year of treatment to have made little difference to the patient’s quality of life due to infrequent sessions and lack of understanding. They could improve their care by having regular sessions instead and ensuring they reach out to patients that are quite clearly struggling.