My mission...

 is to help you heal, grow and unlock your true potential after going through trauma

About

"Hey there! I’m Doug, your go-to therapist, I want to help you break free from the past and release the blockages that have been holding you back from living the life you truly deserve!

Once upon a time, I sold a successful construction business to dive headfirst into the world of mental health. Why? Because my values are compassion, empathy, and freedom.

Now, I run healing retreats, work 1:1 with amazing clients by guiding them through challenges like PTSD, Anxiety, Phobias and more.

When I’m not helping others, you’ll find me on the local beach with my two dogs, Minnie and Cooper. We love our walks, and I dream of living in the desert someday, i guess it the introvert in me craving the peace, quiet, and that dry heat.

I'm super lucky to have Alice my supportive wife by my side helping to run the practice, she is a superstar in her field managing an extremely successful global life coaching company. When we take a break from helping others we enjoy exploring different cultures together. 🌟

Qualifications & Training

Hypno-Psychotherapy Diploma

Hypno-psychotherapy uses techniques from both hypnotherapy and psychotherapy to help individuals address deeper problems that hypnotherapy alone may not be able to fully address.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful scientifically proven psychotherapy that helps people process traumatic events.

EMDR 2.0

EMDR 2.0 is an advanced version of EMDR therapy that enhances trauma healing by using more intensive bilateral stimulation, incorporating body awareness, and focusing on positive emotional states. It aims to speed up and deepen the desensitization process, making therapy more effective and efficient, especially for complex trauma cases.

Clinical Hypnosis Diploma

Clinical hypnotherapy means using advanced methods of hypnosis and other techniques to treat a variety of psychological problems. Studies show that around 85% of people achieve success from hypnosis. 

Solution Focused Hypno-Psychotherapy

Solution-focused hypnotherapy is a goal-oriented approach to help clients achieve specific outcomes. It focuses on the present and future, using relaxation and positive suggestions to reinforce desired changes. This method empowers clients to quickly and effectively overcome challenges like anxiety, stress, and habits by tapping into their subconscious mind.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Diploma

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that helps you to manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave.


Ericksonian Hypnotherapy Diploma

 Ericksonian hypnosis is a modern hypnotic method which taps into the potentials of the subconscious mind through a subtle, respectful and personalised method which usually involves the use of such tools as body language, stories, metaphors and other hypnotic techniques that are tailored to improve the condition of client using their own unique powers. 

Gestalt Analysis Regression Therapy

Gestalt therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which self-awareness and self-acceptance are keys to personal growth.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

Neuro-linguistic programming is intended to help clients understand their own minds and how they come to think and behave the way they do. With the aid of NLP techniques, clients can learn to manage their moods and emotions and "reprogram" the way they process information.

Improv Therapy

Improv fosters mindfulness, connection, spontaneity, vulnerability, and levityall of which are essential ingredients in successful therapy.

Solution Focused Brief Therapy Diploma

Solution-focused brief therapy (or SFBT) is a type of constructive therapy that focuses on adapting to change for the better.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

Emotional freedom technique (EFT), which people often refer to as EFT tapping, is an alternative therapy for anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and some other conditions.

Inner Child Healing

Inner child work is an approach to recognizing and healing childhood trauma. It recognizes that our behaviors as an adult stem from our childhood experiences. Inner child work focuses on addressing our unmet needs by reparenting ourselves.

Positive Psychology Coaching

Positive Psychology coaching will support you to identify your character strengths, put the stronger ones into action and develop the lesser ones. Imagine a life where we focus upon what strengths we are going to employ to deal with a challenge, rather than getting bogged down in where we are lacking.

Life Purpose Coaching

Life purpose coaching helps you uncover your purpose and establish a life path that aligns with your dreams, goals, and desires.

Happiness Coaching

A happiness coach is a life coach who helps clients discover how to approach their problems and change their thinking and behavior to achieve a sense of happiness and fulfillment. They provide counseling, guidance, and motivation to clients.

Mindfulness Teacher Training

Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress and anxiety.

Internal Family Systems

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that views the mind as made up of different "parts," each with its own roles and emotions. The goal is to connect with your true "Self," a calm and compassionate inner leader, to heal wounded parts and bring balance to your internal system. It's effective for trauma, emotional regulation, and self-compassion.

Experience 

Doug Womack

Over the last 20 plus years Doug has sought out mentoring from some of the world's top healers & personal development experts, including Robert Gebka, author of "Managing Depression with Mindfulness For Dummies," Hollywood actor "Pirates of the Caribbean, Dumbo, Loki" and empowerment coach Deobia Oparei and more, Doug has learned from the best. As the founder of lifedesignblueprint.com, a global platform for life transformation after trauma, he's dedicated his life to helping others heal and thrive.

Doug's best-selling playbook "Screw Being Special" chronicles his journey from rock bottom to a successful, purpose-driven life, offering practical advice for readers.

As a social media mental health influencer, Doug's videos on mental health, trauma, and narcissistic abuse have been watched over 200 million times.

Having invested well over £60,000 and countless hours in workshops, retreats, and self-development programs around the globe, Doug is passionate about sharing his insights and experiences. Join Doug on your journey to create a balanced, joyful life!

Insurance & Approvals

  • British Psychological Society Approved
  • Fully Insured Clinical Practice.
  • APHP Accredited
  • Central College England
  • UK College of Clinical Hypnosis
  • Mindfulness Now Approved
  • NCH Approved
  • DBS Checked & Approved

Doug's Healing Journey

From Innocence to Chaos

Doug, enjoyed a normal childhood with loving parents. However, in his late teens falling in with the wrong crowd led him into the grip of drug addiction.

Despite his struggles in school, Doug's passion for psychology drove him to pursue evening classes while working as a club doorman. Yet, this job exposed him to the darker aspects of human psychology, leaving deep scars.

Silent about his pain, Doug witnessed peers succumb to addiction, incarceration, and even suicide. Unbeknownst to him, he was trapped in a toxic relationship that exacerbated his mental health struggles.

Years of gaslighting and belittlement took a toll, leaving him battling depression, social anxiety, and profound feelings of inadequacy
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A Wake Up Call

After the devastating loss of a close friend to suicide, Doug vowed to reclaim his life and support others silently suffering.

Despite battling social anxiety, depression, and low self-worth, Doug committed to honoring his friend's memory. He delved back into his passion for psychology, pursuing education in various healing modalities and overcoming his fear of being seen.

While working at a brain injury rehabilitation clinic, Doug witnessed firsthand the profound impact of trauma on brain function, sparking a deep interest in neuroscience.

Meeting his wife, who had endured narcissistic abuse, further opened Doug's eyes to the lasting effects of such trauma. Living in her family home allowed him to observe the turmoil caused by narcissistic behavior.

Driven by personal growth and a desire to help others, Doug immersed himself in his studies and challenged himself to do what scared him the most as an introvert with social anxiety- public speaking.

Though a series of challenges and hypnotherapy, Doug conquered his social anxiety by performing stand-up comedy at a London pubs open mic, a feat he once deemed impossible.


Commitment to Change

Finding his voice was a pivotal moment for Doug, empowering him to help others. Freed from c-ptsd and limiting beliefs, he discovered his authentic self. 

Now a bestselling author, clinical therapist, and co-founder of the narcissistic recovery platform Life Design Blueprint, Doug lives his purpose of guiding others toward recovery and fulfillment via 1:1 therapy, in person holistic healing retreats and his online community.

With millions reached through his social media channels and clients worldwide, Doug feels extremely grateful that he can now make a living positively impacting the lives of others.

Doug Womack

"Doug is a compassionate expert in healing from narcissistic abuse. He played a pivotal role in my recovery from the aftermath of such a challenging experience. I wholeheartedly endorse his expertise. My heartfelt gratitude goes out to him. Doug possesses a compassionate demeanor, a gentle manner of speaking, and exudes warmth. Don't hesitate to seek his guidance on your journey to healing and self-discovery."

Paul H Canada

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