About Catherine Laberge
Catherine Laberge,
Trauma-Informed Humanist Hypnotherapist,
Nervous System Practitioner &
Relationship Coach
Helping people overcome anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, chronic pain and life transitions through Humanist Hypnotherapy, Polyvagal-informed Nervous System Regulation and Coaching.
Relationships & Emotional Healing
Improve communication, heal emotional wounds and break free from recurring relationship patterns with trauma-informed relationship coaching and hypnotherapy for individuals and couples.
Anxiety, Trauma & Stress
Reduce anxiety, heal emotional trauma and regulate your nervous system through a personalized approach combining Humanist Hypnotherapy, nervous system regulation and coaching. Available online and in Málaga.
My story
Two ideas completely changed the course of my life.
“Heal yourself enough to stop passing your trauma on to those you love.”
and
“Be the adult you needed as a child.”
Those two sentences sparked a profound personal journey that eventually led me away from the corporate world and toward helping others create meaningful, lasting change.
Today, my work is rooted in a simple belief:
People don’t need to be fixed.
Your symptoms aren’t signs that you’re broken. They’re signs that your body adapted brilliantly. Now it’s time to help those adaptations evolve so that you can start living your best life.
Since 2018, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals and couples from around the world as they navigate anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, chronic pain, major life transitions and emotional overwhelm.
Every client has a different story.
Every nervous system is unique.
That’s why every treatment plan I design is personalized to the individual sitting in front of me.
My Approach
Real change rarely happens through insight alone.
Understanding why you feel the way you do is an important first step, but awareness by itself doesn’t always change the unconscious patterns or nervous system responses that have developed over years.
My approach combines several complementary modalities to address the logical mind, the emotional brain and the nervous system simultaneously.
Depending on your needs, sessions may integrate:
• Humanist Hypnotherapy
• Ericksonian Hypnosis
• Polyvagal-Informed Nervous System Regulation
• NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
• Emotional Release Techniques
• Coaching
• Practical exercises between sessions
Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, we work together to understand the patterns that created them and develop the conditions for sustainable, long-term change.
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
Why clients choose to work with me
A Holistic, Personalized Approach to Healing
Healing doesn’t happen in isolated parts. Together, we explore the connection between your nervous system, body, emotions, relationships and life experiences to create one personalized treatment plan—so you don’t have to piece your healing together from multiple specialists.
- Personalized treatment plans
- Trauma-informed approach
- Polyvagal-informed Nervous System Regulation
- Humanist & Ericksonian Hypnotherapy
- Practical tools to use between sessions
- Weekly Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia Groups
- Individual and Couple Therapy
- Sessions available in English, French and Spanish
- Online worldwide or in person in Málaga
Professional Training
I believe that becoming a better therapist is an ongoing journey.
My commitment to continuous education allows me to integrate the latest developments in trauma, attachment, nervous system regulation and therapeutic hypnosis into my practice.
Professional Certifications
• Ericksonian Hypnotherapy – Practitioner I (IFHE)
• Humanist Hypnotherapy – Practitioner II (IFHE)
• Advanced Symbolic Therapy – (IFHE)
• Hypnosis for Trauma – (IFHE)
• Reiki Usui – Level I – (Alianza Española de Reiki)
• Reiki Usui – Level II – (Alianza Española de Reiki)
• Polyvagal-Informed Trauma Therapy Certification – (The Embody Lab)
Continuing Professional Development
I regularly pursue advanced education in:
• Trauma and Post-Traumatic Growth
• Polyvagal Theory
• Attachment Theory
• Chronic Pain & Pain Neuroscience
• Fibromyalgia
• Emotional Regulation
• Somatic Approaches
• Therapeutic Hypnosis
This commitment allows me to continually refine my work and provide my clients with an approach that is both compassionate and grounded in current knowledge.
My Influences
- My work has been influenced by the teachings and research of professionals including:
- Stephen Porges
- Deb Dana
- Peter Levine
- Jan Winhall
- Bessel van der Kolk
- Richard Schwartz
- Milton Erickson
- Olivier Lockert
- Patricia d’Angeli
Their contributions have shaped my understanding of trauma, nervous system regulation, attachment, therapeutic hypnosis and emotional healing.
Supporting Expats & International Clients
Originally from Canada and now living in Spain, I understand many of the challenges that come with building a life in another country.
Relocating often involves much more than changing your address.
It can affect your identity, relationships, confidence, sense of belonging and emotional wellbeing.
Many of my clients are:
• Expats
• International professionals
• Entrepreneurs
• Digital nomads
• Multicultural couples
• People navigating major life transitions
Sessions are available in English, French and Spanish, allowing clients to express themselves in the language that feels most natural to them.
My Office
My office is located in La Malagueta, Málaga.
About the space
Designed to feel calm, warm and welcoming, it offers a private space where clients can slow down, reconnect with themselves and engage fully in the therapeutic process.
Address and details
La Malagueta, Málaga — exact arrival details provided when booking
If you’re unable to attend in person, online appointments are available worldwide.
Online Programs & E-books
Professional Resources
Looking to deepen your journey between sessions?
You’ll also find:
• Guided resources
• eBooks
• Workshops
• Weekly Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia Groups
These resources are designed to complement individual therapy and support long-term change.
Let's Connect
Whether you’re considering your first appointment or simply wondering whether this approach is right for you, I’d be happy to meet you.
Book a free 15-minute call and we’ll explore your goals together.