The Hummingbird Clinic DMCC

The Hummingbird Clinic DMCC Psychological services- adolescents/adults. Services are offered in French, English and Arabic.

🌹We're thrilled to welcome Aziza Sobh to The Hummingbird Clinic! Aziza is a Cda Counselling Psychologist registered as w...
13/11/2025

🌹We're thrilled to welcome Aziza Sobh to The Hummingbird Clinic!

Aziza is a Cda Counselling Psychologist registered as well at the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario since 2023.

Her professional journey is characterized by a deep commitment to helping others overcome life’s challenges.


💡Credentials and Experience

Aziza holds an undergraduate degree from York University, where she pursued a double major in Kinesiology and Health Science and Psychology, which provided her with a multidimensional understanding of human well-being and laid the groundwork for her future endeavors in the realm of counselling psychology. Following the pursuit of her Bachelor’s degree, she went on to complete a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, from Yorkville University.

She received additional training in specialized areas, including couples counselling (The Gottman Method Levels 1 and 2), ADHD, emotion-focused therapy, and su***de prevention.

She currently works with individuals aged 13 and above, as well as couples, offering support in areas such as addiction, mood disorders (e.g. depression and anxiety), emotion dysregulation, grief and loss, self-esteem, stress management, and marital/relationship issues. Additionally, her work extends to providing support and guidance to those with loved ones living with mood or personality disorders.

💡Expertise: 

Short and long term therapy with adolescents, adults and couples.

💡Areas of Interest:

-Addiction
-Trauma
-Mood disorders
-Anxiety
-Emotional dysregulation
-Grief and loss
-Self-esteem
-Stress management
-Marital/relationship issues
-Women's health

💡Therapeutic approach:

Aziza employs a dynamic range of evidence-based therapies, tailoring her approach to the unique needs of each patient. Her toolkit includes taking a Person-Centered and relational approach, in addition to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS), The Gottman Method, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).

Services Provided in English

💡 Don't miss your chance to attend this insightful presentation!⭐️ We're excited to launch our new monthly Series: "Insi...
13/11/2025

💡 Don't miss your chance to attend this insightful presentation!

⭐️ We're excited to launch our new monthly Series: "Inside the Mind". Each topic will be thoughtfully explored by Dr. Diana Maatouk, Psy.D/Ph.D, Senior Clinical Psychologist and Founder of with the aim of deepening understanding of the unconscious dynamics, inner conflicts, and childhood developmental roots behind the symptoms we often encounter in each pathology.

✨This series is designed for clinicians, students, and anyone interested in gaining a richer, more nuanced understanding of the human mind.

✨Our first series starts on November 23, 2025.
We will be discussing "Narcissistic perversion (also called Malignant narcissism) and coercive relationships.

These are not simply toxic interactions, but deeply manipulative systems that erode a person's identity, autonomy, and psychological well-being over time.
"Narcissistic perversion" refers to a specific pattern of psychological abuse in which a person - often appearing charming, intelligent, or even benevolent - uses subtle and persistent strategies to dominate, confuse, and emotionally control another, leaving the victim doubting their own perceptions, memories, and worth. Coercion becomes normalized, and the lines between love, dependence, and control are deliberately blurred.
Understanding these patterns is not only vital for those who may be trapped in them, but also for friends, families, and professionals seeking to support survivors.
⭐️ In this discussion, we'll uncover the psychological mechanisms behind narcissistic manipulation, the stages of coercion, the signs to watch for, and most importantly the path to awareness, recovery, and freedom.

💌 To register:
Info@thehummingbirdclinic.com
T: + 971 4 566 5978
M: + 971 55 935 1898
• Limited spots available.

🧠 Is personality genetic? Science says yes—partly! Around half of our traits are influenced by our genes, but the rest i...
13/11/2025

🧠 Is personality genetic? Science says yes—partly!

Around half of our traits are influenced by our genes, but the rest is shaped by life, growth, and choice.

Therapy doesn’t change who you are—it helps you understand yourself, ease inner struggles, and build healthier relationships.

⭐️ Our strength is kindness.We celebrate respect, inclusion, and support for everyone.This Anti-Bullying Week, let’s sta...
12/11/2025

⭐️ Our strength is kindness.

We celebrate respect, inclusion, and support for everyone.
This Anti-Bullying Week, let’s stand together, speak up, and choose kindness — today and every day. ✨

✨ "The Little Prince" (1943) by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry remains one of the most profound psychological allegories ever ...
11/11/2025

✨ "The Little Prince" (1943) by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry remains one of the most profound psychological allegories ever written. Beneath its poetic simplicity lies a deep exploration of human perception, emotional development, and the loss of childlike wonder.

From a psychological perspective, the book illustrates how adults often become trapped in rigid thinking—preoccupied with status, control, and rationality—while children see with the heart, guided by curiosity and empathy. It’s a timeless reminder that emotional intelligence and imagination are essential parts of a healthy psyche. 🌟

⭐️ This passage speaks deeply to the psychology of attachment and intimacy. “Taming” here symbolizes the process of building trust and emotional connection—an act that requires time, patience, and vulnerability. In psychological terms, it reflects the human need for meaningful relationships and the way emotional bonds transform perception: once we’ve “tamed” someone (or been tamed), they become uniquely significant in our inner world.

💌 This week, from "Words from our Psychologist" Meriam Atef reflects on a quote by Nancy McWilliams which states:"Human ...
11/11/2025

💌 This week, from "Words from our Psychologist" Meriam Atef reflects on a quote by Nancy McWilliams which states:

"Human beings need other people to become human and to continue to feel human.”

This highlights a fundamental principle in therapy: our emotional wellbeing and our sense of self are nurtured and sustained through meaningful and supportive relationships.

In the therapeutic space, we are offered consistent attunement: a place where our internal experiences can be expressed, understood, and held with respect. Through reliability, curiosity, and emotional containment, we gradually begin to trust that our feelings are valid and that healthy, safe connection is possible.

This relational process helps release us from the grip of shame, deepens our capacity for self-reflection, and strengthens our ability to engage with others securely. Therapy becomes a reparative pathway: one that restores our sense of humanity, dignity, and resilience through the healing experience of being genuinely recognized by another.

Thank you Meriam for sharing your thoughts...💌

09/11/2025

🎓It’s incredible to look back and see how much our students have grown, both personally and professionally. From the first day’s nervous excitement to the confident, thoughtful practitioners they will surely become, we couldn’t be prouder. ✨

There were moments of deep reflection, lots of learning (and unlearning!), and of course, plenty of humor to keep things light along the way. 😄

As this chapter closes, we wish each of you the very best in your journey ahead. Continue to grow, to care, and to bring your authentic and unique light to every space you enter. 🌟

🧠 New Monthly Series: Exploring thedepths of the Psyche.We're excited to introduce a new series at The Hummingbird Clini...
06/11/2025

🧠 New Monthly Series: Exploring the
depths of the Psyche.

We're excited to introduce a new series at The Hummingbird Clinic where, once a month, we will take a deep dive into a specific psychological pathology through a psychodynamic lens.

Each topic will be thoughtfully explored by Dr. Diana Maatouk, Psy.D/Ph.D, Senior Clinical Psychologist and Founder of with the aim of deepening understanding of the unconscious dynamics, inner conflicts, and childhood developmental roots behind the symptoms we often encounter in each pathology.

🪽 This series is designed for clinicians, students, and anyone interested in gaining a richer, more nuanced understanding of the human mind.

🪽Our first series starts on November 23, 2025.
We will be discussing "Narcissistic perversion (also called Malignant narcissism) and coercive relationships.

🪽These are not simply toxic interactions, but deeply manipulative systems that erode a person's identity, autonomy, and psychological well-being over time.
"Narcissistic perversion" refers to a specific pattern of psychological abuse in which a person - often appearing charming, intelligent, or even benevolent - uses subtle and persistent strategies to dominate, confuse, and emotionally control another, leaving the victim doubting their own perceptions, memories, and worth. Coercion becomes normalized, and the lines between love, dependence, and control are deliberately blurred.

🪽Understanding these patterns is not only vital for those who may be trapped in them, but also for friends, families, and professionals seeking to support survivors.

🪽In this discussion, we'll uncover the psychological mechanisms behind narcissistic manipulation, the stages of coercion, the signs to watch for, and most importantly the path to awareness, recovery, and freedom.

To register:
💌 Info@thehummingbirdclinic.com
T: + 971 4 566 5978
M: + 971 55 935 1898
⭐️Limited spots available.

04/11/2025

Day 8 of our Internship Program!

💡 This insightful session focused on the importance of clinical supervision — a vital part of every clinician’s growth and reflective practice.

💡 Our interns also took part in engaging role plays, putting into action the techniques they’ve been learning throughout the program, including reformulation, asking open-ended questions, and managing clients who think in a more concrete way.

💡 We wrapped up the day with an insightful discussion on case formulation, helping interns connect theory to practice and deepen their clinical understanding.

Wonderful discussions! We can't wait for our next meeting together! 🪽

💌 We’re delighted to welcome Meriam Atef to The Hummingbird Clinic!Meriam brings over eight years of rich clinical and a...
04/11/2025

💌 We’re delighted to welcome Meriam Atef to The Hummingbird Clinic!

Meriam brings over eight years of rich clinical and academic experience to our team. She has served as a lecturer in psychology at Middlesex University Dubai, where she taught undergraduate students and mentored future professionals in the field.

As a psychodynamic therapist, Meriam specializes in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, helping clients explore the deeper, often unconscious roots of emotional distress as they surface within the therapeutic relationship.

Her approach emphasizes creating a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental space where patients can freely explore their inner world, build self-awareness, and strengthen emotional resilience and autonomy.

Areas of Interest:

• Trauma and trauma-related disorders Identity issues Confidence & Self-worth difficulties
• Sexual abuse
• Loss and separation
• Interpersonal difficulties
• Identity concerns
• Anger management

We’re excited to have Meriam on board and look forward to the warmth, depth, and expertise she brings to our patients and team.

🧠 Don't miss your chance to learn more about Clinical Practice. Our internship program starts on November 22! Online and...
30/10/2025

🧠 Don't miss your chance to learn more about Clinical Practice. Our internship program starts on November 22! Online and in person.

💡Apply now and secure your spot!

We still have limited spots available.

To reach out to us:
💌: Info@thehummingbirdclinic.com
☎️: + 971 4 566 5978
📱: + 971 55 935 1898
📍: Al Thanyah Fifth, Mazaya Business Avenue
AA1, Suite 1707, JLT, Dubai.

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💌 Wilhelm Reich’s Listen, Little Man! (German: Hör zu, Kleiner Mann!) was first written and published in 1948.💌 That pas...
28/10/2025

💌 Wilhelm Reich’s Listen, Little Man! (German: Hör zu, Kleiner Mann!) was first written and published in 1948.

💌 That passage from Wilhelm Reich’s Listen, Little Man! is a psychological and moral critique — both tender and scathing — aimed at what Reich calls the “Little Man”, an archetype of the ordinary person who lives unthinkingly, conforming to social rules while longing for happiness and freedom.

💌 Reich says that most people have never experienced true happiness — the kind that comes from inner freedom, self-awareness, and responsibility.
We often experience pleasure or joy, but always within limits imposed by fear, guilt, or dependence on authority. Our happiness is conditional, not free.

💌 Because we rarely feel free or fulfilled, we chase happiness compulsively — consuming it like a starving person instead of cultivating it.
Reich suggests that we treat joy as something to seize and use up, rather than something to build or sustain.

💌 happiness must be cultivated, not consumed.
It requires patience, attention, and consistent care — like tending a garden.
But society, he argues, has not taught people how to do that. Instead, it conditions them to obedience, fear, and short-term gratification.

💡 Reich’s message is that freedom and happiness are inseparable, and both require personal responsibility.
You cannot be truly happy if you are inwardly enslaved — to fear, conformity, resentment, or dependence.
And you cannot stay happy unless you consciously nurture that state of being, instead of devouring it like a consumer.

📖 A book we highly recommend — a powerful wake-up call to reclaim your freedom, nurture your own happiness, and stop letting fear and conformity rule your life.

Address

Al Thanyah Fifth, Mazaya Business Avenue AA1 Suite 1707
Dubai
487782

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 19:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 19:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 19:00
Thursday 08:30 - 19:00
Friday 08:30 - 19:00
Saturday 10:00 - 19:00

Telephone

+971559351898

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