Trauma Therapy, Hypnotherapy & Nervous System Regulation in Málaga
Therapy sessions, nervous system regulation and hypnosis In French, English and Spanish in Málaga and online
Catherine Laberge,
Trauma-Informed Humanist Hypnotherapist,
Nervous System Practitioner &
Relationship Coach
Helping you overcome anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, relationship patterns and chronic pain through Humanist Hypnotherapy, Polyvagal-informed Nervous System Regulation and Coaching.
Trauma & Nervous System Regulation
Past experiences can continue to influence how you feel, react, and relate to others. Through an integrative approach combining hypnotherapy, somatic tools, and nervous system regulation, explore these patterns and develop a greater sense of emotional stability and inner safety.
Relationships & Couples
Whether you’re navigating relationship difficulties, recurring patterns, or a separation, you don’t have to figure everything out alone. Individual and couples sessions help you improve communication, establish boundaries, understand relationship dynamics, and make decisions with greater confidence and clarity.
Anxiety & Stress
Constant worry, racing thoughts, or physical tension can make everyday life exhausting. Learn to understand your stress responses, regulate your nervous system, and develop practical tools to manage anxiety, reduce overwhelm, and feel calmer and more in control.
Weight Loss & Emotional Eating
Struggling with emotional eating, cravings, or habits that make weight management difficult? Explore the emotions and automatic patterns behind your relationship with food, and develop healthier, more sustainable habits without relying solely on willpower or restrictive diets.
Stop Smoking & Change Habits
Ready to stop smoking or change a habit that no longer serves you? Hypnotherapy and coaching can help you explore automatic behaviours, manage cravings and triggers, and build new responses that support lasting changes in your everyday life.
Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia
Chronic pain and fibromyalgia can affect your energy, emotions, and daily life. Through hypnotherapy, somatic approaches, and nervous system regulation, explore the mind-body connection and develop practical tools to better manage pain and improve your quality of life.
A Safe Space for Expats, International Professionals & Multilingual Couples
Living abroad is exciting, but it can also be emotionally demanding.
Relocating to a new country often means navigating cultural differences, rebuilding your support system, speaking another language and redefining your sense of identity. These transitions can impact your relationships, stress levels and overall wellbeing.
As an expat myself, I understand these challenges firsthand.
Many of my clients are international professionals, entrepreneurs, digital nomads and multicultural couples who are looking for a therapist who understands the unique realities of building a life across cultures.
Sessions are available in English, French and Spanish, online or in Málaga.
My Approach
Empowering You to Reach Your Full Potential
Real and lasting change rarely comes from insight alone.
While understanding your thoughts and behaviours is an important first step, many of the challenges we face are also rooted in the nervous system and unconscious patterns developed over time.
My approach combines Humanist Hypnotherapy, Ericksonian Hypnosis, Polyvagal-informed Nervous System Regulation, NLP, Emotional Release Techniques and Coaching to engage both the mind and the body.
Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, we explore the underlying patterns keeping you stuck and create the conditions for meaningful, lasting change.
Every treatment plan is tailored to your unique story, goals and nervous system.
If you describe feeling blocked, depleted or disconnected, we can also explore what that experience means for you. Reiki Usui can have a place within your personalised process, or be the focus of a dedicated session, when an energetic approach feels meaningful to you. Explore Reiki Usui
Who Can Benefit?
This work is for people who are ready to understand themselves more deeply and create lasting change.
You may benefit if you are experiencing:
- Anxiety or chronic stress
- Trauma or difficult life experiences
- Relationship challenges
- Emotional overwhelm
- Chronic pain or fibromyalgia
- Burnout
- Low self-esteem or perfectionism
- People-pleasing tendencies
- Difficulty setting boundaries
- Feeling stuck despite years of personal development or therapy
Whether your goal is to heal, reconnect with yourself or improve your relationships, every session is adapted to your individual needs.
What Makes My Approach Different?
Talking can bring valuable awareness, but insight alone does not always change the patterns held by the nervous system or unconscious mind.
Together, we work on three levels:
Understand
We explore your story, identify recurring patterns and clarify what is keeping you stuck.
Regulate
Using nervous system regulation, hypnotherapy and practical tools, we help your body move from survival into greater safety, flexibility and resilience.
Transform
As your nervous system becomes more regulated, it becomes easier to create lasting emotional, behavioural and relational change.
Some clients experience significant shifts within a few sessions, while others choose a longer therapeutic journey depending on their goals and the complexity of what they are working through.
Can hypnosis help anxiety?
Yes. Hypnotherapy can help reduce anxiety by addressing the unconscious patterns and nervous system responses that contribute to it. Rather than simply managing symptoms, our work focuses on helping your body and mind feel safer, more flexible and better able to respond to life’s challenges.
Can hypnosis help trauma?
Hypnosis can be an effective tool within trauma-informed therapy when used appropriately. My approach combines hypnotherapy with nervous system regulation, emotional processing and coaching to help create safety before exploring deeper experiences. Healing is never about forcing memories, but about supporting your nervous system’s natural capacity to recover.
Can hypnosis help chronic pain?
Yes. Chronic pain is influenced by both physical and nervous system factors. Hypnotherapy can help calm the nervous system, reduce pain amplification, improve emotional resilience and help you reconnect with activities that bring meaning and enjoyment.While hypnotherapy is not a cure for fibromyalgia, research suggests it can help reduce pain perception, improve sleep, lower stress levels and enhance quality of life for some individuals. My work integrates hypnotherapy with nervous system regulation and pain education to support a holistic approach to chronic pain.
Will I stay conscious during hypnosis?
Yes. Most people remain fully aware throughout the session. You will still hear my voice, remember the experience and remain in control at all times. Hypnosis is a state of focused attention rather than unconsciousness.
How many sessions will I need?
Every person is different. Some clients notice meaningful changes within just a few sessions, while others choose longer-term support depending on their goals and the complexity of their situation. During our first appointment, we’ll discuss what approach is most appropriate for you.
Does online hypnotherapy work?
Yes. Research and clinical experience suggest that online hypnotherapy can be just as effective as in-person sessions for many concerns. All you need is a quiet, comfortable space and a reliable internet connection.
Do I need to believe in hypnosis for it to work?
No. Hypnosis is not about belief or willpower. You do not need to be highly suggestible or “good at hypnosis.” What matters most is your willingness to engage with the process. Many people are surprised by how natural and comfortable the experience feels.
Therapy Packages
Chronic Pain
Weekly Group Sessions
For those suffering from chronic pain or fibromyalgia.
More Details
Through guided exercises (hypnosis, regulation, body awareness), the goal is to soothe physical and emotional tension and regain greater comfort and clarity.
The group format provides a regular and supportive environment, often easier to maintain than practicing alone at home. Sessions offered in French every Tuesday at 18:30, Paris time.
€0
1 Individual Session
Ideal for Clients who already completed a coaching cycle and want to clear up one specific topic.
More Details
Single Coaching Sessions are best indicated for clients who either want to test the water before jumping into a coaching cycle (6-8 sessions) or for those who already completed a cycle with me and want to check-in on a particular theme.
Session duration will be confirmed when booking.
€120
3 Therapy Sessions Package
To get started on your objectives or to complete work that was accomplished previously.
More Details
Get a small discount when purchasing 3 sessions at a time.
For best results, schedule sessions with 14-day intervals. All sessions must be used in the 90 days following purchase.
Three individual sessions. Duration confirmed when booking.
€350
About Me
Hi!
My name is Catherine.
I’m Canadian, living in Málaga, Spain
I’ve worked in the corporate world for 10 years before coming across two quotes that changed my life:
– “It’s up to the broken to protect the innocent.” &
– “Be the adult you needed as a child.”
These two sentences were an eye opener and led me to shifting gears towards becoming a coach and therapist.
Since 2018, I’ve been helping people better their relationships and love life, by first evaluating and improving the relationship they have with themselves.
In 2021, I integrated strategic coaching into my practice (I had to satisfy my logical brain, ah!) and by merging my corporate experience with my coaching skills, I was able to lead 150+ entrepreneurs to success in 2022-2023.
To me there is no hard or easy client, there is only you, with a desire to change and it is my pleasure to help you find (or create) your path toward the wellness you’re longing for.
Testimonials
“My husband and I love each other, but have been “parents” for 10 years. I was no longer comfortable with him touching me and I didn’t know how to get us out of this distance. After only 3 sessions with Catherine, I can say that we’re on our path: Tonight we went out and came home like teenagers in love!” – Nathalie, Lyon
“The coaching allowed me to become aware of the source of my reactions, and therefore to accept myself more. Hypnosis allowed me to release the emotions of the past which have driven my life for too long. Today, I live more serenely!” – Rim, Tunis
“This is SO crazy! I just achieved all my yearly business goals… in just 3 months of working with you! I’ve been wanting to tackle these goals for years now, and BOOM! you got me there. Thanks so much!” – Mauricio, Belgium
“I was paralyzed by fear and anxiety. At work, I would start sweating so much that I had to go hide at the back to compose myself before I could come back to my client. I had sessions with you for 3 months and the change is impressive; I’ve been going out, meeting people and I stopped hiding. I’m able to be recognized for my work again.”
– Alex, San Sebastian