Dr. Johannes Vorster
Townspark, Co Longford
Medical Doctor · Holistic Practitioner
ICPHAA membership category: Accredited · Location: Townspark, Co. Longford · Consultations: In-Person Only
About
Dr. Johannes Vorster is a medical doctor practising in Townspark, Co. Longford, and an Accredited Member of the Irish Counselling, Psychotherapy & Allied Healthcare Professionals Association (ICPHAA). He holds an MbChB medical degree and is listed with the Irish Medical Council and the Irish College of General Practitioners. His practice is delivered in person at Earl Street, Townspark, Longford.
Alongside his medical training, Dr. Vorster has completed a series of professional diplomas in areas closely linked to mental and emotional wellbeing: Addiction Studies; Bereavement, Loss & Grief; Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse; and Traumatology & PTSD. These qualifications reflect a deliberate interest in the psychological and social factors that sit alongside physical health, and they inform the way he approaches consultations.
His approach is described as patient-centred and holistic. In practice, this means giving time to listen to each person's account of their difficulties, considering the connections between physical health, emotional wellbeing, relationships and lifestyle, and agreeing a plan that the patient understands and can take part in. Evidence-based medicine remains the foundation of his work, with attention given to prevention, education and practical lifestyle measures such as stress management, sleep, activity and daily routine.
Dr. Vorster works with adults presenting with both short-term and longer-standing health concerns. His additional training means he is familiar with the ways in which addiction, grief, trauma and experiences of abuse can affect physical health, and with the importance of a safe, respectful and confidential setting when such matters are raised.
People in Longford and the surrounding counties who are looking for a doctor with additional training in addiction, bereavement, trauma and domestic abuse may find his combination of medical and psychosocial knowledge relevant. Appointments are offered in person, and contact details are listed on this profile.
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Dr. Vorster is listed on the ICPHAA register under membership number M8851. The practice is based in Townspark, Co Longford, with sessions offered in-person only. Listed practice areas include Earl Street, Townspark, Co Longford. Details on this profile are provided by the member and reviewed by the ICPHAA Registry.
Approach and services
Dr. Vorster offers in-person medical consultations in Townspark, Co. Longford. Consultations are intended to give each person enough time to describe their concerns fully, to be examined where appropriate, and to understand the options available to them.
His additional training in addiction studies means he can discuss alcohol, drug and other dependencies in a straightforward, non-judgemental way, consider the physical effects of substance use, and help people identify appropriate next steps, including referral to specialist addiction, counselling or community services where these are needed.
Training in bereavement, loss and grief allows him to recognise the physical and emotional effects that loss can have, such as disturbed sleep, fatigue, low mood or changes in appetite, and to offer appropriate support, information and onward referral where suitable.
His diplomas in traumatology and PTSD, and in domestic violence and sexual abuse, mean he is aware of how trauma can present in a medical setting. He aims to provide a calm and confidential environment, to ask about safety where relevant, and to signpost people to specialist support services.
A holistic, preventative focus runs through his work, including lifestyle factors, stress management, sleep and daily structure, with realistic, personalised care plans. Dr. Vorster does not offer emergency care through this listing; anyone at immediate risk should contact 112 or 999, or attend their nearest emergency department.
A first appointment is usually used to discuss what has prompted the person to seek support, to agree goals, and to explain practical arrangements such as session length, frequency, fees, cancellation and the limits of confidentiality. Confidentiality is maintained except where there is a serious risk of harm to the client or others, or where disclosure is required by law, and these limits are explained at the outset.
The number of sessions varies from person to person and is reviewed together over time. People are free to ask questions about the approach being used, to raise any concerns about how the work is going, and to end the work at any point. Choosing a practitioner is a personal decision, and it is reasonable to make initial contact with more than one practitioner before deciding.
Practitioners listed in the ICPHAA directory work within the scope of their category of membership and refer on where a client's needs are better met by another service, such as a general practitioner, community mental health team or specialist agency.
Appointments with Dr. Vorster can be arranged through telephone or email. This profile lists an individual session fee of €70; fees, cancellation terms and availability should be confirmed directly with the practitioner before the first session. Information shared when making an enquiry is handled confidentially by the practitioner.
In-person medical consultations
Holistic, patient-centred care
Lifestyle and stress management advice
Addiction-aware medical support
Bereavement-aware medical support
Trauma-informed care
Referral and signposting to specialist services
Qualifications
MbChB (Medical Degree)
Professional Diploma in Addiction Studies
Professional Diploma in Bereavement
Loss & Grief
Professional Diploma in Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse
Professional Diploma in Traumatology & PTSD
Areas of focus
Medical Doctor
Holistic Healing
Person Centred Care
Domestic Violence
Trauma-Informed Care
Addiction Awareness
Bereavement & Loss
Preventative Health
Issues worked with
Medicine
Holistic Healing
Person-Centred Care
Integrative Practice
Addiction
Alcohol Use
Bereavement
Grief
Trauma & PTSD
Domestic Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Sleep Difficulties
Lifestyle Change
Practice locations
Earl Street
Townspark
Co Longford