She holds a dual registration with the HPCSA in the categories of research psychologist and psychometrist (independent practice). Prof Laher serves as Chair of the Congress Committee for the 22nd Annual PsySSA Congress; is an Associate Editor on the South African Journal of Psychology (SAJP) and current President for the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA). Prof Laher is an NRF rated researcher whose research interests are in the areas of psychological assessment, culture and mental illness.