As an RTT, hypnotherapist and neuroscience coach, and the founder of Mind Game Changer, Afnan Kazim is redefining the vision of therapy in the Middle East. A UAE-based transformational practice, Mind Game Changer specializes in subconscious healing, hypnotherapy, and psychotherapy. As a certified practitioner and passionate advocate for hypnotherapy and mental wellness in the Arab world, Afnan merges modern science with deep cultural understanding to help individuals reconnect with their true selves and create lives of purpose, and peace.
The Beginning of a Revolutionary Journey
In the heart of many Arab and Islamic cultures, there lies a beautiful emphasis on resilience, faith, and family. But what often gets buried beneath these values is an unspoken struggle; the quiet war waged in the minds, emotions, and in the unseen patterns we inherit and carry.
Mental health, particularly in the form of psychotherapy and hypnotherapy, has long been misunderstood and avoided in the Middle East region. Often viewed by many as a sign of weakness, a last resort, or worse—a taboo, therapy is the least sought-after. Yet, this misconception is costing lives, stunting potential, and blocking people from discovering the extraordinary power that lies within their own subconscious mind.
As the founder of Mind Game Changer, Afnan Kazim is here to shift the narrative. The “Hidden Power of the Subconscious Mind” Science now shows what mystics, thinkers, and healers have said for centuries: the mind is everything. And at the center of the mental universe is the subconscious, the part of a human being that stores beliefs, emotions, and learned behaviors, often outside of one’s awareness.
Dr. Joe Dispenza’s famous words—“Your personality creates your personal reality,” speak directly to this truth. “Who we are daily, our thoughts, emotions, habits, and responses—literally shape how we experience life. So there’s no point in shying away in a society that values self-betterment and inner peace, from the very tools that help us access and transform this internal world,” Afnan Kazim reflects.
Debunking the Myths Around Therapy
While there are many obstacles in the path towards therapy in the region, Afnan Kazim believes the greatest barrier is fear. Be it fear of being labeled, or judgment from family or peers. People even fear that seeking help makes them “less faithful” or “not strong enough.” These are deeply ingrained cultural scripts, but they’re big misconceptions. She adds, “Psychotherapy is not about weakness—it’s about wisdom. It’s about choosing to understand yourself, your emotions, your trauma, and your patterns so that you can finally move forward instead of staying stuck.”
Additionally, hypnotherapy is not mysticism; rather, it’s neuroscience that uses the natural state of focused attention to reach the subconscious mind and rewrite the programs that no longer serve us. Reflecting on all the barriers present in the field, Afnan Kazim quotes, “You are not broken—you are simply unaligned with your own mind’s potential.”
A Region Ready for Healing
With organizations like Mind Game Changer, people across the Middle East are becoming more aware of the crucial role therapy can play in overall well-being. Afnan is witnessing a mental health awakening across the Middle East, as people are growing more open, curious, and willing to explore holistic approaches. Many are even beginning to seek alternatives to medication and quick fixes, longing instead for deeper and lasting transformation.
At Mind Game Changer, Afnan Kazim has worked with individuals from all walks of life, from corporate professionals, mothers, students, to creatives, who came in with anxiety, trauma, fear, and emotional fatigue. Through a combination of psychotherapy and hypnotherapy, these same individuals left feeling empowered, aware, and connected to their inner truth. This is not magic. Afnan Kazim adds, “This is the power of the mind, activated intentionally.”
Faith and Psychology: Not Opposites, But Allies
As a woman grounded in both science and spirituality, Afnan Kazim reassures anyone who fears therapy contradicts their faith; well, it doesn’t. In fact, healing the mind often strengthens the spiritual connection as well.
Afnan Kazim states, “Islam encourages self-awareness, emotional regulation, and personal growth. Therapy is exactly the path to that. When you understand your mind, you understand your choices, and when you can change your inner world, your outer world follows.”
Her Blueprint
Afnan Kazim shares the methods used in Mind Game Changer for offering her services, which include:
- Hypnotherapy: A powerful yet gentle method of unlocking the subconscious mind, empowering you to be the best version of yourself.
- RTT Therapy: An award-winning therapeutic approach designed for a deep and long-lasting impact.
- Identification of Core Issues: Identifies and addresses the prominent barriers to growth with a tailored approach.
The Call to Change
With a clear vision of creating a society where mental wellness is normalized, celebrated, and pursued with the same dedication as physical and spiritual health, Afnan Kazim believes it’s not just about therapy, but awakening that’s the need of the hour.
“By reclaiming your life from unconscious limitations, you can be the conscious architect of your own reality. If you’ve ever felt a quiet knowing that more is possible for you—more peace, more confidence, more joy—that knowing is real. And the path forward doesn’t require you to be perfect, just brave,” Afnan Kazim mentions.
Concluding Thoughts
Therapy for mental health is yet to be embraced widely around the world, but leaders like Afnan Kazim are contributing their part in changing this scenario. With Mind Game Changer, she is driving a revolution in the Middle East region, empowering people to take charge of their well-being. Helping people from different age groups and backgrounds, Afnan Kazim is leading a positive impact and changing the lives for good around her.
About the Leader:
Afnan Kazim | Founder — Mind Game Changer
