Sadia Saeed: Founder, Psychologist & Mindfulness Trainer
Experience
- In the capacity of a psychologist, Sadia has worked extensively with different populations over the past 22 years. She has worked therapeutically with individuals, couples and children.
- Presently her work consists of managing the organization, creating customized programs for training organizations, facilitating mindfulness courses and retreats, curating and overseeing programs delivered by her team and providing therapeutic supervision to her team as needed.
- She has conceptualized the ‘Integrated Mindfulness Program‘ for individuals and ‘The Mindful Organization‘ programs for organizations.
- She has participated in a TEDx conference where she was invited to give a talk on Mindfulness of Emotions. (You can watch the video below)
- She has designed, developed, and facilitated several stress-management and emotional resilience programs for corporate organizations such as Microsoft, Mercedes, Oberoi group of Hotels, Motilal Oswal and GroupM among others.
- Prior to Inner Space, she had a private practice and was a consultant at Karuna Hospital and a visiting child guidance expert at Sol’s Arc (Assessment and Remedial Center).
- She has also been a part-time counselor and advisor for several schools-both Regular and Special schools.
- Sadia speaks English, Hindi & Urdu.
Fee for therapy with Sadia is INR 5250/- (inclusive of 18% GST) or 75 USD.
- Sadia has worked with special populations such as with children and adults suffering from Juvenile Diabetes and HIV + orphans. She has also volunteered with Borderless World Foundation, an NGO working with orphaned girl children in Kashmir.
- Sadia has been involved in working therapeutically with as well as creating mindfulness-based courses for children of commercial sex workers.
- She has been a visiting teaching faculty for psychology in Nair Hospital- Department for Physiotherapy and in S.N.D.T University- Department of Nutrition.
- Over the years, she has attended various courses to further her understanding of psychotherapy, such as those based on Integral Somatic Psychotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Reality Therapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).
- She has attended trainings with Rick Hanson in Australia in both his key projects, ‘Buddha’s Brain’ and “Hardwiring Happiness”, both of which are based on the neuroscientific understanding of mindfulness.
A Mindfulness &
Self-Awareness Guide
By Sadia Saeed
This book is written with an intention to help young people adopt perspective and practices to live life joyfully, to initiate valuable learnings from Indian wisdom traditions early in life and to avoid learning unhealthy patterns that will lead to mental health difficulties later.
Speaking on Mindfulness of Emotions at TedX
Speaking at the Mindful Leadership Summit
Education
Sadia completed her graduation in Psychology, from St. Xavier’s, Mumbai and her Masters in Clinical Psychology, from Mumbai University. She has also done a number of courses to deepen her knowledge of psychotherapy and mindfulness. Some of them are:
- Mindfulness and the Brain: a course on neuroscience of mindfulness (Australia)
- Mindfulness Based Stress Management
- Integral Somatic Psychotherapy
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming
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"I've had the privilege of receiving therapy from Sadia (founder of Inner Space) for over five years, and the only words I can share are, simply, that I owe her my life." –R.C
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I personally have been shaped by Sadia di’s wisdom, compassion and love. I have struggled a LOT with mental health issues over the years. Sadia di has been strict when needed and gentle otherwise. She did not only help me heal in therapy but also equipped me with tools to work through difficult emotions in everyday life through her mindfulness sessions. -S.K
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"The 8 week mindfulness course has been a good experience. The weekly call was very useful and Sadia is a very calming presence. She is a patient teacher and the online resources help immensely. The videos are handpicked with a lot of thought and strengthens the daily practice for the week.
Mindfulness has helped to improve resilience and tolerance to stressful situations." - S.R
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"I attended 8 week mindfulness course, led by Sadia, who is an insightful and excellent teacher. The course was well designed to help us start our journey towards knowing ourselves better, and definitely helped us staying and dealing with our emotions in a constructive way. Mindfulness brings awareness and staying in the present is one of my biggest takeaways from the course. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to know themselves better and want to know how to deal with emotions." -R.S
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"In our present times when stress and anxiety are rampant, the mindfulness course feels like an oasis in a desert. One is led through a series of simple regular practice into meditation and an increased awareness of one’s inner and outer world. Supporting this practice are excellent videos which step by step lead you towards a quiet centre of peace within. Sadia’s inspiring and compassionate presence is always there in the videos and especially in the weekly sessions shared by all with their queries and experiences." -R.C
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"Absolutely loved the Self-Compassion Retreat conducted last month in person in Bombay. It was everything that I had hoped for: intimate group, vulnerable sharing, insightful discussions, and the space to contradict or feel differently and still be respected and accepted. Sadia conducted an excellent session; her stage presence and facilitation skills are great! Look forward to more such sessions and also their 8 week mindfulness course in 2023." -S.B
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"Mindfulness meditation and living in the moment is much needed in today’s times. Sadia and her entire team have introduced the concepts so simply and beautifully. Attending Sadia’s sessions bring a lot of peace to me and I do hope to make this a way of living. This half day retreat on self Conpassion gets me closer to the subject and has brought in a lot of calm and joy." -A.J
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"I did Sadia’s 8 week mindfulness course and absolutely loved it. The knowledge and insight given, has been extremely useful when applied to my daily life.
Sadia makes the course very personal and patiently attends, to all the needs of her participants.
I recommend this course to anyone that wants to indulge deeply into learning more about the self and the mind/body connection." -S.S
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"Thanks to Sadia and her wonderful team for conducting the offline Retreat on Self Compassion. It helped me realize how I understand Compassion to Self and others and how far am I successful in practicing it actually in real life. Thanks for that. Looking forward for more such insightful sessions." -R.S
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"I had struggled with anxiety and mental health issues for several months before I joined Sadia’s course. Her explanation on what is going on inside our head and body helped me to approach my condition from a brand new perspective. Throughout the 8 weeks, I learned to look at things from a new angle and also to accept things much easier.
I highly recommend this course to anyone who’s going through a tough time in life and have difficulties processing the day to day stress / anxiety." -C.W
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"I attended the 8 week Mindfulness workshop. Helps you to gently unravel the layers within, and find answers to your multiple questions. Sadia's style has almost a lyrical quality, while she gently prods you to explore yourself. I enjoyed every interactive session as well as the practices she taught. Thankyou team Inner Space." -S.B
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Dear Sadia,
You seem to be a wonderful person and a great psychologist too. Im studying psychology sociology and philosophy in my second year! I would love to join ul as an intern and observe the whole system. Please let me know about the same. thank uD
Hi Deepak,
Thanks for writing to us. We have replied to your comment via email. Hope it helps.
Warmly,
The Inner Space Team
Dear Hiten,
It sounds like you are going through a tough phase. Sometimes, things can get so overwhelming that we feel that there is no hope. Seeking help is the first step for working through one’s difficulties. We are glad that you could reach out to us.
We have sent you an email on the process of counseling. Please get in touch with us at 9833985538, so that we can reach you sooner.
Regards,
The Inner Space Team.
Hi,
Wanted to meet you to understand role of a psychologist in general school education. We run a coaching center for kids in Malad. Please let me know if we can meet you during this week.
Regards,
Deepak Agrawal
Hello sadia mam
I am 21 years old.I am harassed by bad nightmares and thoughts.
Sometimes I thought to attempt suicide. Please help me to remove these thoughts and nightmares
Hi Shweta,
Thanks for writing in. Yes, at Inner Space, we work with children as well.
We understand that you are concerned about your child’s behaviours. Sometimes, academic performance may get affected when the child is facing any emotional difficulties. It is important to get a deeper understanding of the situation to get a clearer perspective.
We have sent you an email on the process and fee structure. Please feel free to get in touch with us.
Thanks
The Inner Space Team
Hi Sadia,
I wish to visit you with respect to counselling for my daughter. She has issues with her academics.When she leaves the house for writing her exams she is aware of everything. When she is back from exams she claims that she has fared very well. But when the papers come she has hardly written her paper. Either she has written only half ans or she has goofed up with most of her Q even after knowing ans to the Q. This is really bothering me and as result I constantly keep nagging her and this keeps me highly irritated most of the times. Her academics and my ill behaviour towards her are also affecting her behavioural pattern. Wish to know if you”ll take up child counselling.
Regards
Shweta Prabhu
Hello,
We can understand that you must be going through a lot of confusion.
It must be exhausting to deal with so many emotions at a time.
Sometimes in a marriage there can be rough patches, and it can get overwhelming to handle them by yourself.
In such situations, speaking to a counselor can be of help.
Please feel free to call us call us on 9833985538 to know more about counseling.
Thanks and Regards,
The Inner Space Team
Hi Sadia,
My husband was a very calm and composed man. He is working at a bank in a good position. But lately we have had a lot of issues due to his family interference and his own attitude. He gets angry these days for the smallest of things which makes it very difficult to communicate with him. I try my best to deal it and maintain my composure. But I too lose it at times and get upset cause dealing with so much anger takes up all my energy. I even suggested getting a divorce if my presence is causing him any trouble. But he says he cannot live without me and punches the wall or any other hard surface in his anger and frustration. Or even starts hitting himself. I care for him and leaving him alone in this situation is not an option for me.
If you could please advise in what way can I help him , it would be great
Hello,
Counseling can definitely help in exploring what factors could have contributed to low self confidence and negative thinking.
A counselor will provide a space where he can freely share his innermost thoughts and feelings. Gradually, the counselor will work through the difficulties, helping him gain more faith in himself.
Please feel free to call us call us on 9833985538 to know more about counseling.
Thanks and Regards,
The Inner Space Team