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Thirusha Mohabir Clinical Psychologist

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Thirusha Mohabir Clinical Psychologist

I am a Clinical Psychologist working in private practice at the Beacon Rock Medical Centre in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban.

I am a dedicated professional committed to providing a variety of quality mental health care services, in English, to clients 4 years of age and older. I have a special interest in Child and Adolescent psychopathology, however I do see adults too. In a safe and contained environment, my client, in collaboration with me, can explore their inner conflicts, relationships, past traumas & present challenges. I do not apply a specific therapeutic stance when seeing clients; instead I prefer to tailor my therapeutic interventions according to the unique characteristics of each of my clients & their presenting issues. My goal is to enhance my clients’ understanding of themselves, their relationships & their external surroundings, so that they may grow & attain a sense of personal well-being, & achieve more satisfying relationships with others. Some of the concerns I see patients for include, but are not limited to, the following:
Depression, Bipolar Mood Disorder, Separation anxiety, PTSD, Attempted suicide/Suicidal thoughts, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Disruptive behaviour disorders, Eating disorders, Enuresis/Bedwetting, Emotional difficulties, Intellectual disability (ID), Autism, Schizophrenia, Complicated Grief, Personality disorders, abuse, Bodily complaints (without a medical cause), Problems associated with major life changes, including transitions and illness. Consultation Fees: Standard medical aid rates apply and reduced rates are offered to clients who wish to settle payment via cash, debit card, or credit card. I know that sometimes taking the first step, and asking for help, can be an extremely difficult thing to do, but I am here to accompany you on your unique journey towards better mental wellness. Please feel free to contact me or check out my website for further details about what services I offer.

13/10/2025

👩‍🎓💭 Mental Health Monday: Adolescents & Mental Health

Adolescence is often called the “stormy stage”; and for good reason. Teens are juggling identity, friendships, academic pressure, family expectations, and a digital world that never switches off. It’s a stage full of change, growth, and vulnerability.

Yet mental health challenges in adolescents are often overlooked or dismissed as “just teenage moodiness.” The truth is, struggles with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and risk-taking behaviours often take root during this time; especially when emotions are invalidated or misunderstood.

🌿 Why it matters:
Adolescence is a critical developmental window. Early recognition and support help teens cope with immediate pressures while reducing the risk of long-term mental health challenges in adulthood. Creating safe spaces now builds resilience for years to come.

🌟 What you can do:

● Listen more than you lecture; being heard can feel like a lifeline.

● Watch for changes in mood, sleep, school performance, or social patterns.

● Encourage healthy boundaries with technology and social media.

● Create safe spaces where emotions can be expressed without judgment.

● Remind them that needing help is human, not weakness.

💭 Reflection for the week:
Think of the teenagers in your life; how can you show up as a safe space for them this week?

Because mental health matters at every age. 💚

Disclaimer: This post is for awareness and reflection, not a substitute for professional help. Please reach out to a qualified professional if you need support.

10/10/2025

🌍 World Mental Health Day 2025 💚
Today, we join the global community in promoting awareness, compassion, and access to care.
This year’s theme, “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” reminds us that support should never be out of reach, especially during life’s most challenging moments.

Take a moment to check in with yourself and others.
Mental health is everyone’s business, and every act of kindness counts. 🌱

06/10/2025

👶💚 Mental Health Monday: Children & Mental Health

We often think children are “too young” to struggle with their emotions. But kids don’t simply grow out of anxiety, sadness, or behavioural challenges. These are not “just phases”, they are signals.

Children express emotional struggles differently from adults. You may notice:
✨ Sudden changes in behaviour (quiet child becoming withdrawn, or a bubbly child becoming irritable).
✨ Difficulties with sleep or appetite.
✨ Frequent stomach aches or headaches with no clear medical cause.
✨ Struggles at school or loss of interest in play.

🌿 Why it matters: Supporting children’s mental health early reduces the risk of depression and anxiety later in life, while building resilience, self-esteem, and healthier coping skills from the start.

🌟 What you can do:

● Validate emotions instead of dismissing them (“I can see you’re upset” rather than “Don’t be silly”).

● Keep routines consistent; children feel safer when life is predictable.

● Encourage play, creativity, and open conversations as healthy outlets.

💭 Reflection for the week:
Take a moment to notice the emotions behind a child’s behaviour. What might they be trying to tell you?

Because mental health matters at every age.

Disclaimer: This post is for awareness and reflection, not a substitute for professional help. Please reach out to a qualified professional if you need support.

30/09/2025

🌍 October is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

This year, I’ll be dedicating every Mental Health Monday in October to exploring mental health across the lifespan.

Each week we’ll shine a light on a different stage of life:
👶 Children
👩‍🎓 Adolescents
👩 Adults
👵 Older Adults

Because mental health matters at every age and breaking stigma means starting the conversation everywhere, with everyone.

✨ Join me each Monday this month as we celebrate awareness, reduce stigma, and share practical ways to care for our wellbeing.

(These posts are for awareness and reflection, not a substitute for professional help. Please reach out to a qualified professional if you need support.)

28/09/2025

💡 Emotional Agility – Learning to Bend Without Breaking

Life is full of change, uncertainty, and challenges. Sometimes, the pressure to “stay positive” can feel unrealistic, while bottling up emotions only makes things heavier. What really helps isn’t avoiding emotions; it’s learning to move with them. That’s called emotional agility.

Emotional agility is the ability to acknowledge your thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them. It’s about bending without breaking, choosing how you respond, and staying aligned with what matters most to you.

💡 Why Emotional Agility Matters:

● Helps you adapt to stress and change more effectively.
● Reduces the grip of negative emotions like fear or anger.
● Improves relationships by responding thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively.

🌱 How to Build Emotional Agility:

1️⃣ Notice and Name Your Emotions
Instead of saying “I’m fine,” try: “I’m feeling anxious right now.” Naming feelings reduces their power.

2️⃣ Accept, Don’t Suppress
Allow emotions to exist without judgment. You don’t have to act on them immediately.

3️⃣ Create Space Before Reacting
Pause. Ask: “What response aligns with my values?” That space is where choice lives.

4️⃣ Shift Perspective
Instead of “This is happening to me,” try “This is something I’m experiencing—and I can choose my next step.”

✨ Remember: Emotional agility doesn’t mean ignoring pain—it means dancing with it gracefully while keeping your balance. The goal isn’t to control emotions, but to move through them with wisdom and care.

💬 This post is not a substitute for professional help and should not be used to diagnose or label others. If you are struggling with your mental health, please seek support from a qualified professional.

📅 Join me in October as we step into fresh insights for mental health awareness month. 💚

24/09/2025

Happy Heritage Day 🇿🇦

21/09/2025

💡 Overthinking vs. Problem-Solving – Knowing the Difference

We’ve all been there; lying awake at night, replaying a conversation, worrying about the future, or going over the same problem again and again. It feels like you’re “working on it,” but really, you’re stuck in overthinking.

Overthinking drains energy without creating solutions.
Problem-solving moves you forward.

Learning the difference can save you from cycles of stress and help you use your mental energy more effectively.

💡 Signs of Overthinking:

● Replaying “what if” scenarios with no action.
● Dwelling on mistakes you can’t change.
● Feeling more anxious the longer you think.
● Avoiding decisions for fear of being wrong.

💡 Signs of Problem-Solving:

● Identifying the actual issue.
● Brainstorming realistic options.
● Taking small, concrete steps.
● Feeling lighter once you’ve acted.

🌱 How to Shift From Overthinking to Action:

1️⃣ Label It – Ask: “Am I thinking about solutions or just spinning in thoughts?”
2️⃣ Write It Down – Brain-dump your worries, then circle what you can act on.
3️⃣ Decide a Next Step – Even a small one. Action interrupts the thought loop.
4️⃣ Give It a Time Limit – 10 minutes of structured problem-solving is more effective than 2 hours of overthinking.

✨ Remember: Not every thought deserves endless attention. If your thinking isn’t leading to action, it’s not solving — it’s spinning. You deserve clarity, not chaos.

💬 This post is not a substitute for professional help and should not be used to diagnose or label others. If you are struggling with your mental health, please seek support from a qualified professional.

📅 Join me next Monday as we explore another everyday challenge for your mental health. 💚

14/09/2025

💡 The Inner Critic – How to Quiet the Harsh Voice in Your Head

We all have an inner voice, but sometimes it doesn’t sound supportive. Instead, it whispers (or shouts):
● “You’re not good enough.”
● “You always mess things up.”
● “Why even try?”

That’s the inner critic; a voice shaped by past experiences, fears, and comparisons. While it may claim it’s keeping you “safe,” in reality, it often holds you back, fuels anxiety, and lowers self-worth.

💡 Signs Your Inner Critic Is Running the Show:

● Constant self-doubt, even after doing something well.
● Over-apologising or second-guessing yourself.
● Feeling like you’ll “never measure up.”
● Talking to yourself in ways you’d never speak to a friend.

🌱 How to Turn Down the Volume:

1️⃣ Notice the Voice
Awareness is step one. Pause and ask: “Would I say this to someone I love?”

2️⃣ Name It, Don’t Own It
Say: “That’s my inner critic talking — not truth.” Naming creates distance.

3️⃣ Challenge the Story
Swap “I always fail” with “Sometimes I struggle, but I’ve overcome before.” Look for evidence, not assumptions.

4️⃣ Practice Self-Compassion
Treat yourself the way you’d treat a struggling friend. Encourage, don’t condemn.

✨ Remember: Your inner critic doesn’t define you. It’s just a voice — and voices can be questioned, softened, and replaced with kinder truths.

💬 This post is not a substitute for professional help and should not be used to diagnose or label others. If you are struggling with your mental health, please seek support from a qualified professional.

📅 Join me next Monday as we dive into another key piece of emotional wellness

10/09/2025

World Su***de Prevention Day may be coming to a close, but its message is timeless. 💛 Every life matters, and even the smallest act of kindness can make a difference.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please know you are not alone.
📞 SADAG Helpline: 0800 456 789
📞 Lifeline SA: 0861 322 322

***dePreventionDay

(This post is for awareness only and is not a substitute for professional help. If you are struggling, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional.)

07/09/2025

🚫 The Myth of the Timeline – Why You’re Not Behind

By 25 you should have a career.
By 30 you should be married.
By 35 you should have children.
By 40 you should own a house.

Sound familiar? These “rules” aren’t truths; they’re social timelines that quietly pressure us into believing life is a race with checkpoints. And if we miss one? We tell ourselves we’ve failed.

But here’s the truth: there is no universal timeline.

💡 Why the Timeline Is a Myth

● It’s based on cultural expectations, not personal reality.
● It ignores the fact that people grow, heal, and thrive at different stages.
● It reduces success to checkboxes instead of meaning.

🌱 Redefining Success on Your Terms

1️⃣ Question the Script – Who told you this is the only way to live?
2️⃣ Claim Your Wins – Healing, surviving, or starting again count too.
3️⃣ Choose Your Milestones – Success is what aligns with your values, not what looks good on paper.

✨ Remember: You’re not late. You’re not behind. You’re writing your own story, and that story doesn’t need to fit into someone else’s timeline.

💬 This post is not a substitute for professional help and should not be used to diagnose or label others. If you are struggling with your mental health, please seek support from a qualified professional.

📅 Join me next Monday as we explore how to quiet the harsh voice in your head. 💚

01/09/2025

🌸 Spring Reminds Us: Growth Isn’t a Race

Mental health progress is rarely a straight line. It’s more like a garden; some parts blooming, some resting, some still growing roots.

Yet in a world that glorifies speed and constant productivity, it’s easy to feel “behind” when your journey doesn’t match someone else’s timeline. We scroll through highlight reels online, watch friends hit milestones, and quietly wonder: “Why am I not there yet?”

But just like spring reminds us; growth doesn’t happen all at once. 🌱

💡 A Spring Reflection:

🌼 Visible Growth — the joy of laughing again, reconnecting, or finally finishing something you’ve been avoiding.
🌼 Hidden Growth — healing quietly, processing old pain, learning to rest without guilt.
🌼 Slow Growth — taking longer than you hoped, but still moving forward, step by step.

All of it is valid. All of it is growth.

🌸 How to Honour Your Season:

1️⃣ Pause the Comparisons
No two flowers bloom the same way. Why expect yourself to?

2️⃣ Celebrate Micro-Moments
Even 5 minutes of peace, courage, or self-care counts. Imagine how those add up over time.

3️⃣ Nourish Yourself Daily
Like sunlight and water, you need rest, connection, and compassion to grow — not pressure.

✨ Remember: Spring doesn’t demand that every flower bloom at once. It simply makes space for each to bloom in its time. Your path is not late, slow, or wrong — it’s yours. And that’s enough.

💬 This post is not a substitute for professional help and should not be used to diagnose or label others. If you are struggling with your mental health, please seek support from a qualified professional.

📅 Join me next Monday as we talk about life milestones, why we feel “behind,” and how to embrace your own timeline. 💚

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21 Lighthouse Road Umhlanga Rocks
Durban
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Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 16:30
Saturday	08:00 - 13:00

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