- Trauma informed
- Practical coping skills
- Warm non-judgemental tone
About Natalie
Natalie Brunning is a counsellor who offers calm, steady support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. She has worked for more than 15 years helping people cope with addictions, motivation struggles and the everyday pressure of life. Natalie creates a non-judgemental space so clients can speak honestly and at their own pace.
She has particular experience with complex trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative identity-related difficulties, and with sexual and domestic abuse. Natalie also helps people facing attachment and abandonment issues, relationship commitment worries, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and concerns linked to body image or sexuality and kink culture.
Natalie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage symptoms, build coping skills and strengthen self-worth. She aims to help people notice small changes that make day-to-day life easier.
In sessions she emphasises listening and slow, steady progress. Clients set the pace and priorities, and work together with Natalie to identify goals and steps to reach them. Her approach supports people recovering from trauma and rebuilding a sense of safety inside relationships and within themselves.
Natalie is based in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers therapy in English and accepts international clients. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
She has particular experience with complex trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative identity-related difficulties, and with sexual and domestic abuse. Natalie also helps people facing attachment and abandonment issues, relationship commitment worries, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and concerns linked to body image or sexuality and kink culture.
Natalie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage symptoms, build coping skills and strengthen self-worth. She aims to help people notice small changes that make day-to-day life easier.
In sessions she emphasises listening and slow, steady progress. Clients set the pace and priorities, and work together with Natalie to identify goals and steps to reach them. Her approach supports people recovering from trauma and rebuilding a sense of safety inside relationships and within themselves.
Natalie is based in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers therapy in English and accepts international clients. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
How Natalie uses evidence-based approaches online
Many of Natalie’s methods come from recognised, evidence-based approaches that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thinking and learn new ways to respond to stress and anxiety; this is useful for generalised anxiety, low mood and everyday worry. Another approach concentrates on grounding, safety and gradual processing of traumatic memories, which can help those coping with complex trauma and symptoms linked to past abuse.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Natalie works with each person to identify their goals and preferences, then tries techniques that fit those aims. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if something feels unhelpful or overwhelming.
Online therapy can make regular sessions easier to fit into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing check-ins from different locations. It can also offer shorter or more frequent contacts when that suits a person’s schedule. Please confirm the specific session formats available before booking, since the biography does not list them. Registered or accredited professionals tailor online work to each person’s needs so therapy can fit daily routines and long-term goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Natalie help with?
Natalie works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and low self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with complex trauma and the effects of sexual or domestic abuse.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is steady and practical, using evidence-based techniques to build coping skills. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps and on moving at a pace that feels right for the client.
How much experience does she have?
She has more than 15 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and trauma-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.