Laura Doughty
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Contact information
Therapist - Nelson
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
About me and my therapy practice
I believe therapy should be more than simply talking about problems, it should help you understand yourself, make sense of your experiences, and create lasting change.
My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, which means I tailor therapy to your individual needs rather than following a single model. Together, we鈥檒l explore your thoughts, emotions, relationships, past experiences, and the patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Alongside developing practical tools to manage the present, we鈥檒l also work to understand the deeper roots of your difficulties so that change feels meaningful and sustainable.
I offer a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted. I believe our symptoms often make sense in the context of what we鈥檝e experienced. Rather than seeing anxiety, overwhelm, emotional shutdown, or self-criticism as something to 鈥済et rid of,鈥 we鈥檒l explore what they may be trying to communicate and work towards greater emotional regulation, self-awareness, and resilience.
My work is informed by Person-Centred Therapy, attachment theory, psychodynamic thinking, somatic awareness, and contemporary trauma research. This allows us to consider the connection between your mind, body, relationships, and life experiences.
Whether you鈥檙e struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, burnout, or feeling disconnected from yourself, I will work alongside you at a pace that feels safe and manageable. My role is not to tell you who to be, but to support you in reconnecting with your own strengths, understanding yourself more deeply, and building a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.
Practice description
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, and I aim to make the process as comfortable and supportive as possible from the very beginning.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, burnout, and life transitions. Many of my clients have spent years putting others first, feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, or wondering why they react the way they do. Together, we鈥檒l create a space where you can slow down, make sense of your experiences, and begin to move forward.
My practice is grounded in warmth, compassion, and authenticity. I believe that when we feel genuinely seen and understood, lasting change becomes possible. Therapy with me isn鈥檛 about being judged or 鈥渇ixed鈥 it鈥檚 about developing a deeper understanding of yourself, your emotions, your relationships, and the experiences that have shaped you.
As an integrative and trauma-informed psychotherapist, I tailor every session to your individual needs. Drawing from Person-Centred Therapy, attachment theory, psychodynamic approaches, somatic awareness, and current trauma research, we鈥檒l work at a pace that feels safe for you. We鈥檒l explore both what鈥檚 happening in your life now and the deeper patterns beneath it, helping you build greater emotional regulation, healthier relationships, stronger boundaries, and increased self-confidence.
I offer both short-term and long-term therapy, depending on your goals. Whether you鈥檙e looking for support through a difficult period or wanting to explore longstanding patterns, I will work collaboratively with you to help you feel more connected to yourself and more able to navigate life鈥檚 challenges with confidence.
My hope is that you leave therapy not only feeling better, but understanding yourself more deeply and feeling empowered to create lasting change.
My first session
free assessment 15 minute intro call
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, Adoption, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Body/somatic therapy, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Behavioural, Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Jungian, Neuro linguistic programming, Person centred, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Psychosynthesis, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy
Clients I work with
Adults, EAP, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Single session therapy (SST), Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English