Thirusha Mohabir Clinical Psychologist

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

Founder/Author of The Mental Health Compass 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.

A little late with this post 😌It was such a lovely surprise to be nominated in the Best Psychologist category for the Be...
21/08/2026

A little late with this post 😌

It was such a lovely surprise to be nominated in the Best Psychologist category for the Best of Durban Readers’ Choice Awards 2026.

Thank you so much to everyone who supported me. ❤️ It really is an honour to have been nominated.

And a big congratulations to all the finalists and winners! 👏

21/08/2026

💜 Introducing: Know Yourself Better

We’ve started looking at the psychology hidden in our everyday relationships, and now it’s time to turn that curiosity towards ourselves.

Because sometimes we are much harsher when explaining our own behaviour than we would ever be with someone else.

“I’m lazy.”
“I have no discipline.”
“I just need more motivation.”

But behaviour usually makes more sense when we understand what is happening underneath it.

So for our first Know Yourself Better, we’re starting with something wonderfully ordinary:

Trying to exercise. 😅

Sometimes you don’t need to force yourself harder.

Sometimes you need to understand what is making it so difficult to start; and make the starting point smaller.

10 minutes still counts.
A few exercises still count.
Starting small still counts.

💜 Understanding yourself changes how you speak to yourself.

Welcome to Know Yourself Better.
— Thirusha Mohabir | Clinical Psychologist
The Mental Health Compass

19/08/2026

🧡 KNOW YOUR ELDERS BETTER

What looks like stubbornness may mean something more.

As our parents and grandparents get older, we naturally want to help them. Sometimes that means stepping in and doing things that have become slower or more difficult for them.

But there is another side we don't always see.

Imagine someone has spent most of her adult life cooking for her family. It wasn't simply a household task. It was one of the ways she cared for people, showed love, contributed and felt needed.

Then gradually she begins hearing:
● “Ma, leave it. I'll do it.”
● To her family, that's love.
● To her, it may sometimes feel like losing a role that has been part of who she is for decades.

That can help us understand why some older adults resist our help or insist, “I can manage.”

It isn't always stubbornness.

Sometimes they are trying to hold onto independence, dignity, identity and purpose.

Of course, there will be times when we genuinely need to step in, particularly when something is no longer safe.

But when we can, there is another option:
Instead of taking over, join them.

Ask, “What can I help you with?”

Let them continue doing what they can.

Growing older doesn't remove a person's need to feel capable, useful, respected and valued.

🧡 Don't just do things FOR them.
Find ways to do things WITH them.

— The Mental Health Compass
by Thirusha Mohabir | Clinical Psychologist

17/08/2026

❤️ Introducing our new series: KNOW YOUR PARTNER BETTER

How can two people who love each other experience the exact same situation so differently?

Sometimes it starts with something as ordinary as a sink full of dishes.

One partner sees the dishes and thinks:

“I shouldn't have to keep asking.”

The other hears the frustration and thinks:

“Nothing I do is ever good enough.”

And suddenly, an argument that appears to be about dishes is carrying something much bigger.

For one person, it might mean:

“I feel like I'm carrying this alone.”

For the other:

“I feel like I'm constantly disappointing you.”

Neither person necessarily intended to communicate those things.

But in relationships, we don't only respond to what our partner does or says. We also respond to the meaning we attach to it.

That's what Know Your Partner Better is going to explore.

The ordinary moments between couples that can so easily become misunderstandings, and the thoughts, feelings and needs that may be sitting underneath them.

Because understanding your partner isn't about keeping score or deciding who was right.

Sometimes it's about being able to say:

“This is what that moment felt like for me.”

And being willing to hear:

“This is what it felt like for me.”

Same situation. Different hurt. Different needs. ❤️

Welcome to Know Your Partner Better.

14/08/2026

When your teenager says “nothing”, it can be difficult not to keep asking questions; particularly when you know your child well enough to see that something is wrong.

But sometimes they genuinely don't have the words yet.

Adolescents are still learning how to identify, organise and communicate complicated emotions.

Add embarrassment, fear of judgement or worry about how a parent might react, and “nothing” can become the easiest answer available.

Giving them space doesn't mean ignoring them.

It can sound as simple as:

“Okay. You don’t have to talk about it now. I’m here when you’re ready.”

And then allowing the conversation to breathe.

Sometimes the conversation we want to have now becomes possible later because we didn't force it.

❤️ Know My Teen Better
Helping us look beyond what our teenagers say and understand a little more of what may be happening underneath.

08/08/2026

Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt that something was "off"... even though nobody had said a word? 💜

Our emotions are surprisingly contagious.

Psychologists call this emotional contagion; our brains naturally pick up subtle cues such as facial expressions, posture, tone of voice and body language.

Before anyone speaks, we often sense how someone is feeling.

That's why one anxious person can make a room feel tense.

One angry person can make everyone feel defensive.

But the opposite is also true.

One calm person can help others feel safer.

One kind response can soften an entire conversation.

Our emotions influence the people around us more than we realise.

So today, notice the energy you bring into a room, and remember that compassion is contagious too. 💜

07/08/2026

Not every uncomfortable feeling is a warning.

Sometimes it's a sign that you're growing. 🚲💚

Learning something new rarely feels comfortable.

Whether it's riding a bicycle, starting therapy, setting boundaries, speaking up for yourself, or simply choosing to do things differently, growth often feels awkward before it feels natural.

Many of us have been taught that discomfort means something is wrong.

But sometimes...

Discomfort simply means you're doing something you've never done before.

The first attempts feel wobbly.

Self-doubt gets louder.

You wonder if you're cut out for it.

Yet every small attempt teaches your brain something new.

Growth isn't about never wobbling.

It's about getting back on, one more time.

If you're in a season where things feel uncomfortable, be gentle with yourself.

You may not be failing.

You may simply be growing.
💚

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