Hanouf Alahmari
Bilingual specialist in trauma, attachment, and relationships, bringing evidence-based psychological insight to psychotherapy, education, professional training, speaking, and original media content across the GCC and beyond.
About Hanouf
Hanouf Alahmari is a psychotherapist, educator, and speaker who works in Arabic and English. She is licensed to practice psychotherapy in California and Saudi Arabia, and has more than 12 years of clinical and educational experience.
Her work focuses on trauma, attachment, and relationships, with particular attention to Arab and Muslim adults, couples, and families. She is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-Training™, and has completed Level 1 training in Internal Family Systems (IFS). She holds an MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.
Her work spans three connected paths:
- She provides psychotherapy through True Self Practice.
- Through True Self Skills, she offers courses, workshops, and sessions in psychological education for Arabic-speaking audiences, with more than 6,500 participants from over 20 countries and territories.
- She gives keynotes and professional trainings, and takes part in panels and media interviews.
She is based in Los Angeles, travels between Dubai and Riyadh, and works in person and online.
Experience & Reach
More than 12 years of clinical practice and psychological education, translating evidence-based knowledge on trauma, attachment, and relationships into meaningful learning for individuals, professionals, and communities.
- 6,500+ Participants Reached
- 84+ Workshops, Masterclasses & Trainings
- 12+ Years of Clinical & Educational Experience
- 20+ Countries & Territories Reached
Explore Hanouf's Work
From psychotherapy and education to professional training, speaking, and original media initiatives, explore the different areas of Hanouf's work.
Culturally grounded psychotherapy for MENA and Muslim adults, couples, and families, specializing in trauma, attachment, and relationships.
Courses, masterclasses, workshops, and community spaces bringing accessible psychological education on trauma, attachment, and relationships to MENA and Muslim communities.
Keynotes, professional trainings, workshops, panels, podcasts, and media bringing psychological insight to professional and public audiences.
Original Arabic psychological wellbeing content for inflight entertainment, combining clinical insight with cultural understanding for passengers onboard.
Beyond This Page
Follow Hanouf's work across platforms for psychological education, upcoming programs, professional updates, and new resources.
Three connected channels: Hanouf's personal account, True Self Skills for psychological education, and True Self Practice for the clinical practice.
True Self Skills
True Self Practice
Let's Work Together
For psychotherapy, education, professional training, speaking, and media inquiries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hanouf offer psychotherapy?
Yes, through True Self Practice, for clients located where she is licensed to practice: California and Saudi Arabia. Therapeutic fit and scheduling are discussed when you get in touch to book a first consultation. The practice also has a team of psychotherapists.
Does this website provide therapy or crisis support?
No. This site introduces Hanouf's work and services, and does not provide psychotherapy or crisis support. In an emergency or crisis, please contact your local emergency services or the relevant authority in your country.
What languages does Hanouf work in?
Hanouf works in Arabic and English, in psychotherapy, education, and speaking.
How can organizers invite Hanouf to speak?
Through the speaker page, which includes the booking link, speaker bio, media kit, and speaking topics. Hanouf gives keynotes, trainings, workshops, panels, podcasts, and media interviews, in person and online.
What is True Self Skills?
A psychological education platform founded by Hanouf, offering courses, workshops, and community sessions in Arabic. It is an educational platform and does not replace psychotherapy.
Where is Hanouf based?
She is based in Los Angeles and travels between Dubai and Riyadh.