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.

02/09/2026

When Dad says, “I’m fine, I’ve got it,” sometimes he really does have it.

And sometimes… he just doesn’t want to be a burden. 🧡

For many of our elders, independence means a lot.

They’ve spent years being the ones who provide, help, protect and take care of everyone else.

So accepting help can feel uncomfortable, even when they need it.

Instead of taking over, try making help easier to accept.

“I'm going to the shops anyway. What can I get you?”
“I’m making dinner, I’ll bring some for you.”
“I’m heading that way, let me take you.”

Small things that say:

• I’m here.
• I care.
• And you are not a burden. ❤️

01/09/2026

When someone we love is upset, our instinct is often to make things better.

• We offer advice.
• We suggest solutions.
• We try to fix the problem.

And that can come from a genuinely loving place. ❤️

But sometimes our partner doesn’t need us to solve anything.

They need somewhere safe to put what they’re feeling.

They need us to listen long enough to understand.

And at another time?

They may absolutely want our help finding a solution.

That’s why one of the simplest relationship skills is also one of the most useful:

Ask instead of assuming.

“Do you want me to listen, or would you like us to work out what to do?”

Because good support isn’t always about knowing exactly what to say.

Sometimes it begins with finding out what the person you love needs from you right now.

❤️ Different needs. Different moments. Better connection.

26/08/2026

KNOW MY CHILD BETTER 💛 | When little kids tell it exactly as they see it 😂

This one is a true story from my own family.

My little sister was about four years old when this happened, and Mum thought she had successfully explained away those tears with a quick story about a bumped toe.

There was just one problem...

My sister had absolutely no idea she was supposed to go along with it. 😂

When she was asked what happened, she simply explained what happened, exactly as she understood it.

Young children are still learning the social rules that adults barely think about:

• what we say,
• what we don't say,
• when we soften something,
• and when everyone quietly understands that perhaps we should just move on. 😆

So sometimes that embarrassingly honest comment isn't a child deliberately trying to embarrass you.

It's simply a little person describing the world exactly as they experienced it.

And sometimes... Mum is just going to have to survive the embarrassment. 😂💛

Know My Child Better — because understanding children also means understanding the way they see the moment.

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.

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