Author: Dr. Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) “I know they are struggling… but I don’t know what to say anymore.” This is something family members often say when someone they love is living with depression. A husband notices that his wife is no longer herself. A mother watches her son stay in […]
Author: Dr. Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) “Am I in trouble? Why do I need to see a psychologist?” This may be the first question a child asks when a parent introduces the idea of psychological support. The word psychologist can sound unfamiliar or frightening and a child may worry that something […]
Author: Dr. Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Thinking about therapy often begins with a quiet admission: “I think I need to talk to someone but I don’t even know where to start.” Many people carry anxiety, relationship concerns or poor sleep for months before making an appointment. Once you decide to seek […]
Author: Dr. Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) “I am not an angry person. I just lose control sometimes.” This is something I hear quite often in my therapy room. Many people come to counselling feeling guilty about something they said in the heat of the moment. “I shouted at my children and […]
Author: Dr. Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) “Just five more minutes.” If you are a parent you have probably heard this more times than you can count. “Just one more game.” “I am almost done.” “Everyone else is online.” Five minutes often becomes an hour. Before you know it the day is […]
Author: Dr. Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) “I have always felt different. I just never knew why.” One of the most emotional moments I witness in therapy is when an adult receives an ADHD diagnosis. Not because they are upset. But because for the first time many of them finally have an […]
Author: Dr. Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) “I do not know how to move on.” These are often the first words people say when they walk into my therapy room after losing someone they love. Sometimes it is the loss of a parent. Sometimes it is a spouse, a child, a close […]
Author: Dr. Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) “I know it does not make sense… but I cannot stop.” This is something I hear quite often from people living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Many people think OCD is simply about being neat, organized or liking things in a particular way. It is not. Real […]
Author: Dr. Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) “I tried meditation once but I could not stop thinking.” This is probably one of the most common things I hear whenever I mention mindfulness in therapy. People often smile and say: “My mind is too busy.” “I cannot sit still.” “Meditation just is not […]
Author: Dr. Nikitha Fernandez, (Clinical Psychologist – Wellkins Medical Centre) “I am fine. I am just tired.” This is a sentence I hear very often in clinical practice at Wellkins Medical Centre. People come in and say: “I do not know what is wrong with me. I used to be motivated. I used to enjoy […]
Author: NIKITHA FERNANDEZ (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Welcoming a new baby is often imagined as a time of pure joy, love and excitement. Yet for many mothers, the reality is more complicated. The weeks and months after giving birth can bring unexpected waves of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion. These feelings can be confusing, frightening, […]
Author: NIKITHA FERNANDEZ (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Exam periods are a time of intense focus, but for many students, they are also a source of significant distress. Exam anxiety shows up in many unique and challenging ways and every student experiences this internal pressure differently. Some students notice their mind becoming flooded with racing […]
Author: Hafisa Hassankutty (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Anxiety is a natural, fundamental part of life. Everyone feels anxious before a significant event, such as an exam, a job interview, a public presentation, or an important negotiation. In fact, a healthy, manageable level of anxiety is often helpful it acts as an internal motivator, prompting […]
Author: Hafisa Hassankutty (Clinical Psychologist – WELLKINS Medical Centre) Marital intimacy is a rich and complex combination of emotional closeness, trust, understanding and physical connection. It is a private yet central pillar of a healthy, successful marriage. When intimacy flows well, couples often feel deeply bonded, supported and connected in their daily lives. Conversely, when difficulties […]
