Hypnotherapy · Coaching · Personalised support
Reiki Usui in Málaga and at a distance
When you describe feeling energetically blocked, depleted or disconnected, Reiki Usui offers a dedicated space to pause and explore your experience. We discuss how it can fit within your personalised approach.
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Catherine Laberge
Trauma-Informed Humanist Hypnotherapist, Nervous System Practitioner & Relationship Coach. Canadian and based in Málaga, supporting expats, international clients and multicultural couples.
My work brings together humanistic and Ericksonian hypnosis, coaching, NLP, emotional release techniques and somatic and polyvagal-informed tools. I am also a Reiki Usui Level 2 practitioner.
For the moments you describe as an energy block
You may say “I feel blocked”, “I have nothing left to give” or “I need time to reconnect with myself”. If working through an energetic language feels meaningful to you, Reiki Usui can have a place in the way we work together.
We begin with what that experience means in your life. It may be a wish for stillness, a sense of disconnection or a need to receive attention without having to explain everything. You do not have to adopt a particular belief to discuss whether this format suits you.
Reiki within a personalised approach
I am a Reiki Usui Level 2 practitioner. Reiki can be the focus of a dedicated appointment or be discussed as one of the tools within a wider process. Hypnotherapy, coaching, body awareness and Reiki have different purposes; we choose intentionally, with your agreement.
Within the Reiki tradition, practitioners use the language of energy and energetic balance. An “energy block” is not a medical diagnosis, and there is no established scientific evidence for the energy field described by Reiki. I do not present it as a way to cure illness or replace healthcare.
Does this sound familiar?
Tell me what you would like to change. The free 15-minute call lets us discuss your situation, ask questions and see whether this approach fits. You do not have to choose a technique before we speak.
What a session with me looks like
We first clarify what brings you, your preferences and any practical needs. In Málaga, you remain clothed and sit in a comfortable chair. We agree on boundaries before beginning. You can choose a session without touch, ask a question or stop at any point.
Some people describe warmth, relaxation or emotion; others notice very little. No particular sensation is required. We leave space to talk about your experience afterwards without telling you what it must mean. Distance Reiki is also an option within my practice, with the same clear discussion of expectations and limits.
A grounded introduction
Reiki is a practice of Japanese origin, traditionally described in terms of energy. Practitioners position their hands above, near or lightly on the body. I primarily work without physical contact.
I offer Reiki as a complementary wellbeing practice. It is not a scientifically established treatment for medical or psychological conditions and does not replace appropriate healthcare.
In a comfortable chair in La Malagueta
We begin with a brief conversation about what brings you here and what feels comfortable. You then recline in a comfortable chair while I place my hands above or near your body. You can ask for an adjustment or stop at any point.
In-person sessions take place at La Malagueta, Málaga. You do not need to experience a particular sensation.
Distance Reiki
I also offer Reiki at a distance. We discuss the practical arrangements before booking. This modality belongs to the Reiki tradition; I do not present a remote energy effect as an established scientific mechanism.
On its own or alongside other work
You can choose Reiki as a standalone session. If we are working together through hypnotherapy or coaching, we can discuss whether you would like to include it. It is optional and does not replace the other services.
Focused attention, body awareness and reflection can appear in different approaches. Shared features do not mean that those approaches have identical mechanisms or evidence.
Practical details & investment
- Individual sessions: the current published rate is €120, or €350 for three sessions.
- Couples sessions and Reiki: contact me directly to confirm the appropriate format and fee.
- In person in La Malagueta, Málaga, or online where suitable. English, French and Spanish.
- Start with a free 15-minute call. We discuss your needs before deciding on a first session.
Your questions
Is touch necessary?
No. I primarily work with my hands above or near the body. We agree on what feels comfortable for you beforehand.
What are your qualifications in Reiki?
I am a Reiki Usui Level 2 practitioner. Availability, session duration and price can be discussed before booking.
What happens before we start?
The free 15-minute call is a conversation about what brings you, what you have already tried and what you want to change. You can ask about my approach and decide whether a first session feels appropriate. It is a call, not a shortened therapy session, and there is no obligation to continue.
How many sessions should I expect?
We agree on priorities and review how the work is progressing. A focused concern and a longstanding pattern may need different plans. I will discuss what seems realistic for your situation rather than promise a fixed result or a set number of sessions before we have met.
Can I work with you as an expat or online?
Yes. I am Canadian and based in Málaga, and work in English, French and Spanish. Sessions can be in person in La Malagueta or online where suitable. For online sessions, we discuss privacy, a comfortable setting and whether this format fits your needs. Living abroad and multicultural relationships are welcome parts of the conversation.
Do I need to believe in energy for a Reiki session?
No particular belief is required. We discuss how you understand the experience and what you want from the appointment. You can approach it as quiet personal time without accepting an energetic explanation. I will not diagnose an energy block or claim that a sensation proves an illness has been treated.
How does Reiki fit with hypnosis and coaching?
They have different purposes. A Reiki appointment can stand on its own; in a wider process, we discuss why including it might feel meaningful to you. It is never assumed to be necessary for progress. You can choose coaching or hypnotherapy without Reiki, or enquire about Reiki specifically.
A first conversation
If this sounds relevant to what you are experiencing, the free 15-minute call is a chance to ask questions and discuss the next step.