- Anxiety and stress
- Addictions support
- Trauma-informed care
About Natalie
Natalie Brunning is a counsellor with more than 15 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps people cope with anxiety, stress and low mood, and supports those dealing with addictions and self-esteem issues. Natalie aims to make the first step easier by moving at a pace that feels manageable for each person.
She has substantial experience supporting people who have faced complex trauma, including post-traumatic stress and dissociative responses, and those affected by sexual and domestic abuse. Natalie creates a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through difficult feelings and memories. Sessions focus on building safety, stabilisation and practical coping skills.
Natalie also works with concerns linked to attachment, abandonment and adoption and foster care matters. She supports people facing long-term health challenges, caregiving strain, and identity or relationship questions connected to kink or neurodiversity. Her approach is adaptable and centred on what each person needs in the moment.
In session she listens actively, helps people name their thoughts and feelings, and practises straightforward strategies to reduce distress. The pace and focus are decided together, and Natalie encourages small, achievable steps between meetings. Her aim is to help people feel steadier and clearer about what comes next.
People can expect a down-to-earth style and steady guidance rather than quick fixes. Natalie explains options and works with clients to find useful ways to manage everyday pressures and longer-term recovery.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy
Natalie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and build coping skills. One common approach focuses on teaching practical skills for emotion regulation and anxiety reduction, such as grounding exercises and paced breathing, which can help with panic, worry and stress. Another approach concentrates on stabilisation after trauma, using techniques to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning, helpful for people recovering from sexual or domestic abuse.Finding the right method is a collaborative process. Natalie discusses options with each person and adjusts the approach to match their goals, needs and how they prefer to work. She aims to explain why a particular technique might help and offers choice about what to try next.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the session formats before booking as no specific formats are listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between appointments. Therapists can also adapt interactions so sessions are shorter or focused on practical tasks if that suits a person's schedule and energy levels.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Natalie commonly help with?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression and low self-esteem, as well as those affected by trauma and abuse.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is calm and practical, creating space to talk and then working on steady, manageable steps to reduce distress.
How long has she been practising?
She has more than 15 years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What professional credentials does she hold?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.