Dr Laura Bahri has been working as a clinical psychologist for 17 years.
She has extensive experience working with complex, dual-diagnosis presentations, having worked for Next Step Drug and Alcohol Service for 11 years, and in both private and public sectors. Recently relocated from the Pilbara, she also has a personal understanding of the challenges and rewards of living remotely.
Laura deeply values the opportunity to work empathically, flexibly and collaboratively with clients from all walks of life. She adopts an evidence-based, trauma-informed, and strengths-based stance when supporting people to achieve change in their lives.
Laura uses a holistic and client-focused approach to therapy, while integrating evidence-based modalities in her treatment, including:
- Schema Therapy
- Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical-Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Eye-Movement Desensitisation Therapy (EMDR) (select Telehealth cases only)
- Self-Compassion Therapy
Laura works with individuals who are 18 years and over. She has a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing:
- PTSD and complex trauma
- Drug and alcohol issues
- Anxiety and mood disorders
- Attachment and relationship difficulties
- Grief and loss
- Bullying and harassment at work
- Difficulties arising in the context of FIFO/DIDO work and shift work (e.g., maintaining healthy family dynamics, fatigue management)
Laura believes the key to change is building a trusting therapeutic relationship with her clients, which focuses on restoring a sense of both safety and empowerment in their lives.