Leila Bahri-LucasCI Private Mentor | Certified Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Coach | Independent CI Circle Leader
As a mentor, I help practitioners look closely at what is happening in a session: where contact deepens, where it gets lost, what may be moving too quickly and what the practitioner might be bringing into the process themselves. My feedback is direct and specific, while also recognizing what is already working.
For me, the mentoring relationship should model the relational qualities we ask of clients. It is not only about guiding practitioners or correcting technique. It is also about showing how something difficult can be named honestly and compassionately without losing connection. My aim is not for practitioners to sound like me, or anyone else, but to develop their own authentic voice while remaining grounded in the principles of CI.
I hold an MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health from King’s College London and am a Certified Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Coach. My background in couples therapy helps me deepen my attention to relational dynamics, accountability and what happens in the mind and body during activation and connection.
In my private practice, I work extensively with couples as well as individuals and groups. This keeps me close to the complexity of applying therapeutic principles in real relationships, where insight may be present but old protections can still take over.
I may be a good fit for you if you value clear feedback, want help seeing both your strengths and your missed opportunities and are willing to stay curious about what you bring into the room. You do not need to arrive at mentoring with certainty. Questions, discomfort and moments when you do not know what to do are often where the most useful learning begins.
My practice is based in Dubai, where I live with my husband, daughter and blended family. I work with clients both in person and online across the Middle East and beyond.
Email: leila@realwithleila.com