Meet Laila

Clinical psychologist, trauma therapist, educator, researcher, and founder of Attune Somatics and the Center for Trauma-informed Learning and Development

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Why I do this Work

My work has always centred on helping people recover from the weight of trauma and stress. Over the course of my career, I have seen how unresolved trauma can keep people stuck in survival mode, even when they’ve tried different forms of therapy. I was drawn to somatic approaches because they address what talk alone often cannot: the body’s role in holding and releasing trauma. This combination of clinical training, somatic practice, and lived understanding has shaped the way I work today: practical, compassionate, and deeply attuned to each person’s pace.

My Professional path

Academic Background

M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology
PhD in progress, Psychology (research focus: ADHD in higher education)

Clinical Experience

15+ years of clinical practice
5+ years specializing in trauma and somatic therapies

Specialized Training

Certified trauma therapy trainings (Arizona Trauma Institute, PESI, NICABM)
Advanced training in trauma-informed and body-based interventions

Teaching & Research

Visiting Faculty at NUST, teaching Research, Professional Ethics and Mental Health & Psychopathology
Peer-reviewed publications, with ongoing research in trauma-focused interventions and ADHD in academia

My approach to Healing

Authenticity matters

People heal best in spaces where they feel safe to show up as themselves.

The body holds the story

Lasting change comes from working with both the body and the mind.

Healing is growth

The goal is not just reducing symptoms, but creating lives that feel steady, connected, and meaningful.

Let’s work together

If you are ready to begin your healing journey, I would be honored to support you with care that is trauma-informed, compassionate, and evidence-based.

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