Clinical Psychologist

LaetitiaMalkounYou don't have to have it all figured out to begin.

Life can feel overwhelming at times. Therapy offers a space to feel heard, understand yourself better, and move forward through emotional challenges, relationships, and life’s transitions.

In person in Lebanon or Côte d’Ivoire, or online — in Arabic, French and English.

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Laetitia Malkoun — Clinical Psychologist · Beirut, Lebanon

About

Careful listening, clear direction

I’m a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with nearly 10 years of experience across the Middle East and Africa. I work with children, adolescents, adults and couples, both in person and online.

My work starts with listening closely — to what is said, and to what is harder to put into words. Together, we explore the patterns behind what you experience and turn that understanding into concrete steps for everyday life. My approach is analytically oriented, complemented by CBT when appropriate.

Analytical approach

We explore what lies beneath what you experience — your thoughts, emotions, reactions and relationships — to better understand the patterns that shape you.

Adapted to each person

Every person is different. A child, a teenager and an adult each need their own pace, language and space.

Confidential and unhurried

A space where you can speak freely, without judgement, pressure or having to perform.

Insight into everyday life

Understanding yourself is an important part of therapy. We also look at how this understanding can create meaningful change in your everyday life.

The practice

What to expect in your sessions

The first session is a space to tell your story: what brings you here, what you are going through, and what you hope to understand or change. From there, we develop a direction together, allowing the work to evolve as your needs do. Sessions are 60 minutes and are usually held weekly, particularly at the beginning.

Therapy is a space to explore your thoughts, emotions, relationships and recurring patterns, at a pace that feels right for you. Through this process, we work toward greater understanding and meaningful change in everyday life.

I believe that therapy begins with feeling truly heard. My role is not to tell you who you should be, but to help you understand yourself more deeply, make sense of what you are experiencing, and create space for change.

01
First contact
A brief, confidential exchange to understand what brings you here and whether my experience fits your needs.
02
First session
We explore your history, present context and hopes for therapy. You can ask anything about the process or method.
03
A shared direction
We notice recurring patterns, connect thoughts and emotions, and use practical tools that make sense in daily life.
04
Review and adjust
We check what is changing, adapt the pace, and decide together when to space out or complete the work.

Areas of support

Who I work with and what we focus on

A psychologist speaking with a child through play

Roughly 4–12 years

With children, most of the work happens through play, drawing and structure — and always with the parents involved.

Anxiety, fears and separation difficulties
Sleep, eating and toilet-training difficulties
Anger, opposition and behaviour at home or school
Learning and attention difficulties
Parental separation, grief, family changes
Social skills and self-confidence

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Education & training

Academic background & clinical training

Clinical experience across care centres, university teaching and private practice, supported by two Master’s degrees in Psychology — one from Saint Joseph University of Beirut and one from the University of Bordeaux.