Counsellor profile
Natalie Brunning, BACP
Counsellor - Depression and Trauma
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Self esteem work
About Natalie
Counsellor Natalie Brunning is a BACP member with 15 years of experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are dealing with depression, stress and anxiety, and she helps those struggling with addictions, low self esteem and motivation.
Natalie also offers support around complex trauma, including PTSD and dissociative identity difficulties, and she has experience with sexual and domestic abuse. She aims to make sessions straightforward so people can speak about hard things without feeling judged.
Sessions are paced to the individual. Natalie encourages people to begin at a level they find manageable and to build from there. That can mean shorter conversations at first, or taking more time when painful memories come up.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice in the UK. The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy is listed as her professional body, shown as BACP. That registration is noted exactly as supplied.
In sessions Natalie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, anxiety and trauma-related concerns. She works on coping strategies, managing symptoms day to day, and on practical steps to reduce the impact of addictive behaviours. Conversations also cover self esteem, relationships and safety planning when needed.
To begin she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Natalie works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and then test out new ways of thinking and behaving; this can reduce anxiety and low mood by changing daily habits and responses. Another approach addresses trauma by helping people process distressing memories in small, manageable steps while developing grounding and coping skills to manage strong emotions.Choosing which approach to use is part of the work together. Natalie will discuss different options and will collaborate with the client to find what feels most useful for their goals and circumstances. The approach can change over time as needs shift.
Online counselling makes it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, and can reduce travel time. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often offer varied ways to meet, and Natalie asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to agree the practical details.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most?
She helps people with depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, low self esteem and motivation, plus complex trauma and abuse-related issues.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical coping strategies and symptom management in everyday life.
How long has she been practicing?
Natalie has 15 years of counselling experience working with people in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
Her credential is listed as BACP, shown exactly as supplied.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
To begin, select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.