When headaches track closely with stressful periods, poor sleep or low mood, addressing those drivers changes the pattern in a way painkillers alone do not. This is offered as a complement to neurological assessment, not a substitute for it.
What is headache & migraine?
Recurrent physical headaches or migraines can be linked to emotional strain, stress, anxiety, or sleep disturbances.
Common symptoms
Symptoms vary between people, and you do not need to recognise all of these to benefit from an assessment.
- Recurring stress or tension-related headaches
- Throbbing or pulsing pain (migraines)
- Sensitivity to light, sound, or movement
- Nausea accompanying head pain
- Headaches worsening during stressful periods
When to seek help
If chronic headaches closely correspond to stress or mood changes, psychiatric evaluation complements standard neurological workups.
How Trio Mindspace can help
Dr. Surana delivers integrated care — combining stress management, therapy, and medical support — working alongside your neurologist for complete care.
Every plan begins with a full assessment rather than an assumption. Dr. Surana will explain what she thinks is happening, set out the options, and agree the approach with you before anything starts. You can read more about her background and approach, or see all conditions treated at the clinic.
Please note: This service is provided in conjunction with, not as a replacement for, neurological care. If you have not yet had a neurological assessment for recurrent headaches, Dr. Surana will advise on appropriate referral.
Frequently asked questions
Often both. Neurological assessment establishes the headache type and rules out other causes. Psychiatric input addresses the stress, sleep and mood factors that influence frequency and severity. The two work together rather than in competition.
Yes. Sustained stress produces genuine muscular tension and changes in pain sensitivity. The pain is entirely real; it simply has a driver that responds to psychological treatment as well as medical treatment.
Identifying your specific triggers, addressing sleep and stress contributors, structured techniques for tension reduction, and medical support where appropriate — coordinated with your neurologist where one is involved.
No. Nothing prescribed by your neurologist or physician is changed without discussion with them. Bring your current prescriptions to the first consultation.