Sandra

Miss Sandra Bernard, MA

Psychologist

“An experienced, competent, and compassionate psychologist working primarily with adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 35 years.”

About Me

I am a compassionate psychologist who offers a dedicated space to explore life’s complexities. Through collaborative conversations, individuals can make sense of their experiences and develop practical ways forward. My focus is on providing competent, tailored support that helps clients build resilience and confidently navigate significant life transitions.

Approach

With clients in their mid-teens to early thirties, therapy moves from understanding toward practical action. Sessions are structured and paced to fit school or work routines, with a focus on small, achievable steps. I combine short-term problem-solving with gentle tracking of mood and stress between sessions, making progress more visible and concrete. Sessions typically blend reflection with clear next steps, and when needed, include advocacy within systems that may require support or guidance.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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

Qualifications

Master of Arts

Lagos State University

Year: 2020

Service Areas

Pure Mind Clinic- Online from Lagos, Nigeria

In-person & Online

Lagos, Lagos

Nigeria

Also serving online:

Lagos

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