As an experienced Clinical Psychologist, I understand that seeking therapy can be a significant decision. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or any other mental health concern, finding the right approach tailored to your unique needs is crucial. That’s why I’m here to shed light on the transformative potential of individualised online therapy. … Read more
In the landscape of therapeutic interventions, the term “boundaries” has gained widespread popularity. In this article, Dr Quratulain Zaidi, of MindNLife explains why she’s reluctant to get on the bandwagon. If you’ve spent any time in therapy with me, you’ve probably heard me say, “I don’t like to use the word ‘boundaries’. It’s not that … Read more
In today’s fast-paced world, taking care of our mental health and our holistic wellbeing is more important than ever. As a private psychology practice for the whole family, we understand the significance of finding the right support system. With the advent of technology, and especially during covid it became obvious online therapy has emerged as … Read more
When we set big, overwhelming New Year’s resolutions, we also set up the expectation that we’re going to turn over an entirely new leaf and that sets us up for failure. In reality, real change requires incremental changes to ensure the change becomes habitual. It takes any time from 21 days to 8 weeks to … Read more
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a technique that uses eye movements. The eye movements are a form of bilateral stimulation that reduces the intensity and vividness of traumatic memories. Intrusive thoughts, memories, and reexperiencing are symptoms of trauma disorders such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). EMDR is also an effective treatment for … Read more
Noise pollution is the spread of unwanted sounds into the environment. Even small increases in the level of ambient noise can have a significant effect. In 2011, it was reported that scientists studying people living near seven major European airports found that a 10-decibel increase in aircraft noise was associated with a 28% increase in … Read more
Most of us seek comfort and reward over pain and punishment. When our mood has been anxious or depressed for too long, our body begins to feel inflammation and exhaustion. For some of you, your mood might lead you to struggle to sleep or take care of yourself. Part of taking care of yourself is … Read more
If you’re dating a narcissist, you might be experiencing narcissistic abuse. Leaving an abusive relationship is far from easy, as abusers will do anything to maintain the power and control they need. Research shows it takes an average of seven attempts to leave an abusive relationship, and at times leaving a narcissist can seem impossible. … Read more
Hosted by Jim Gould and Mike Rowse, RTHK’s Working Remotely; Government’s Clean-up Campaign episode in August featured MindnLife’s owner Dr. Zaidi. The episode was produced following an online survey conducted by the APA, which surveyed 1,000 remote workers in Hong Kong between March 26 and April 5 last year. The majority of employees working from … Read more
Dr. Quratulain Zaidi on the distinction between a normal narcissist and someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), and how to spot someone with the latter. The word ‘narcissist’ sometimes gets thrown around as an insult to someone who thinks a little too highly of themselves. But narcissism is a spectrum, and we all exhibit narcissistic … Read more