Sandra

Miss Sandra Bernard

Psychologist

“An experienced, competent and compassionate psychologist working predominantly with adolescents and adults from ages 15 - 35 years of age.”

About Me

For adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 35, navigating life's evolving landscape can present unique challenges. This experienced and compassionate psychologist offers a dedicated space to explore these complexities. Through collaborative conversations, individuals can make sense of their experiences and develop practical ways forward. The focus is on providing competent, tailored support, helping clients build resilience and confidently navigate significant life transitions.

Approach

With clients between mid‑teens and early thirties, therapy moves from understanding to practical doing: sessions are organised, paced to suit school or work rhythms, and focused on small experiments that feel achievable. I work in English from Lagos and online, blending short-term problem-solving with gentle tracking of mood and stress between sessions so progress becomes visible rather than abstract. Meetings tend to mix reflection with clear steps and occasional advocacy when systems need a voice. This approach suits those wanting steady, practical change during transitions.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Credentials

Registrations

Nigeria Paychological Association (NPA)

Psychologist

Qualifications

Lagos State University, Ojo

Service Areas

Katalina Mind Clinic- Online from Lagos, Nigeria

In-person & Online

Lagos, Lagos

Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria