About Me

I’m Anne-Laure Renard. Originally from Belgium, I am proud to call Bahrain home for over twenty years. With a Master’s degree in Philosophy, I dedicated more than a decade to project management in the IT sector before seeking a more fulfilling and meaningful career. This journey led me to undertake various psychotherapy training programs and formalize my training academically, culminating in a Doctorate in Psychology.  

With nearly 15 years of experience in mental health care, I am dedicated to helping adults and couples navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth and resilience. My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to each client's own needs.

Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, emotional struggles or the residual effects of trauma, I provide a safe and supportive space to explore emotions, thoughts and behaviors. I use an integrative approach and focus on empowering my clients to regain control of their lives, strengthen their relationships, and build resilience. My work is rooted in professional expertise, cultural sensitivity, and a deep commitment to mental well-being.

​If you are ready to take the first step towards positive change, I invite you to reach out and begin this journey together!​​

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Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Psychology (Summa Cum Laude) (CSU, USA)

• Licensed Psychologist  (Bahrain)

• Advanced Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy and Counseling (UK)

• Master in Philosophy (Distinction) (UCL, Belgium)

• Diploma in Human Resources Management and Organization Management (ULB, Belgium)

• Diploma of Associate Professor in Higher Education (UCL, Belgium)

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 Further training: ​​

• Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 (USA)

• EMDR (Bahrain)

• Level 3 – Advanced Ericksonian Hypnosis Techniques and Hypnotherapy,  (USA)

• Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (Dubai)

• Training in Virginia Satir Counselling Program for Individuals, couples and families (Canada)

• Training in Clinical Practice of Cognitive Therapy (CBT) (USA)

• NLP Licence Practitioner Certificate (UK)

• Professional Diploma in Psychosexual Dysfunction (UK)

• Mindfulness Meditation & Stress Management (method Jon Kabat-Zin), (Bahrain) 

• Intermediate Intensive Training in Ericksonian Approaches to Hypnosis,  (USA)

• Training in Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness (Bahrain)

• Training in “Bringing Peace into the Room: how to mediate disputes”, (Bahrain)

• Training in Hypnobirthing and Pain Management, (Dubai)

Expertise:

• Trauma

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Relationship Difficulties

• Life Transitions

• Difficulties with Self-Esteem

• Motivation

• Anger Management

• Professional/Academic Issues

• Existential Issues

• Stress Management​

• Grief, Loss, or Bereavement

• Other Issues