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Specialises in

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Mindfulness based CBT
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy

• Trauma focused CBT

Bupa specialist

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health services

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

Hello, I'm Dr Lara Akers-Douglas, a Clinical Psychologist offering therapy in Southampton, on the Isle of Wight, and online.

I provide a warm and compassionate space where clients can feel safe to talk openly, reflect, and begin to make sense of their experiences. Many people come to therapy when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the way forward. Together, we can find a path that feels right for you.

I have a particular interest in supporting people who have experienced trauma, and I draw on a range of evidence-based therapies - including EMDR, ACT, and CBT - to help promote healing and recovery. Alongside trauma work, I support people with many of life's challenges, such as anxiety, low mood, stress, OCD, burnout, self-esteem, difficulties in relationships, loss, and times of transition.

My approach is collaborative, gentle yet focused, and always tailored to your pace and needs. My aim is to support you in developing greater clarity, resilience, and confidence as you move towards positive change.

Areas of interest

I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and have completed extensive training in trauma-informed therapies, including EMDR, CBT, and ACT. Over the years, I've supported people in both public and private healthcare settings in the UK and abroad, helping them navigate the impact of a wide range of traumatic experiences including:

Trauma; Childhood experiences; Domestic harm; Combat-related experiences; Support for frontline workers; Pre- and postnatal experiences; Anxiety; Low mood; Stress; OCD; Self-esteem and confidence; Relationship challenges; Perfectionism; Burnout; Grief and loss; Life changes and transitions; Personal growth and resilience

Therapy sessions are available in person or online - including EMDR delivered remotely, if that feels right for you.