01/01/2026
To My Dear Patients,
As we step into a new year, I want to pause and acknowledge the strength it takes to keep going, especially when life feels heavy, uncertain, or overwhelming.
Mental health journeys are rarely neat or linear, and progress does not always look like happiness or productivity. Sometimes, progress is simply surviving a difficult day, asking for help, or choosing to rest.
The new year often comes with pressure to “start fresh” or to become a better version of ourselves. Please remember that healing does not follow a calendar. You are not behind. You are not failing. Wherever you find yourself today is a valid place to begin.
This year, I encourage you to be gentle with yourself. Prioritise sleep, connection, and compassion, especially self-compassion. Reach out when things feel too heavy to carry alone. Seeking support is not a weakness; it is an act of courage and self-respect.
If the year ahead feels hopeful, I celebrate that with you. If it feels daunting, uncertain, or exhausting, you are not alone, and support remains available. My commitment to you is to continue walking alongside you with care, respect, and understanding and love ❤️
May this year bring moments of peace, strength in unexpected places, and the reassurance that your mental health matters.
With warm wishes for the year ahead,
With love, light and blessings
Dr Marshinee Naidoo
