Natalie Brunning, BACP
Compassionate counsellor for midlife transitions
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- 15 years experience
- BACP registered
- Works in English
About Natalie
Natalie Brunning is a counsellor in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and addiction. She has a calm, steady style and aims to make starting therapy less daunting. Natalie encourages clients to move at their own pace and to speak openly about difficult feelings.
She carries 15 years of experience working with trauma, including complex trauma presentations, and with survivors of sexual and domestic abuse. Natalie also supports people dealing with low self-esteem, motivation problems and confidence issues. Her work includes attention to relationship and attachment concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care related issues.
Natalie uses practical, evidence-informed ways of working to help people manage symptoms and build coping skills. Sessions focus on clear steps a person can try between meetings as well as reflecting on past experiences that shape present reactions. She pays attention to physical health, chronic illness and caregiver stress when these affect mood and day-to-day functioning.
Clients with body image worries, addiction-related struggles, or long-term health conditions will find straightforward strategies and emotional support. Natalie also offers help around commitment issues, codependency and aspects of alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink when these come up in therapy.
She is registered with BACP, works in English and accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
She carries 15 years of experience working with trauma, including complex trauma presentations, and with survivors of sexual and domestic abuse. Natalie also supports people dealing with low self-esteem, motivation problems and confidence issues. Her work includes attention to relationship and attachment concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care related issues.
Natalie uses practical, evidence-informed ways of working to help people manage symptoms and build coping skills. Sessions focus on clear steps a person can try between meetings as well as reflecting on past experiences that shape present reactions. She pays attention to physical health, chronic illness and caregiver stress when these affect mood and day-to-day functioning.
Clients with body image worries, addiction-related struggles, or long-term health conditions will find straightforward strategies and emotional support. Natalie also offers help around commitment issues, codependency and aspects of alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink when these come up in therapy.
She is registered with BACP, works in English and accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
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
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Evidence-informed techniques focus on helping people manage symptoms and build new coping habits. One common approach is skill-building work that teaches practical strategies for anxiety, low mood and cravings; this involves learning specific tools and trying them between sessions to see what helps. Another useful strand is trauma-focused work that looks at past events and how they affect current reactions, with careful pacing to match what the person can tolerate.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their history, current goals and what feels comfortable. Together they decide which methods to prioritise and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.
If you want online therapy, check which formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Confirmed formats will be shown when you proceed with the matching and scheduling steps. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes access possible for people living outside the therapist's local area, while treatment choices remain collaborative and tailored to each person's needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Natalie address?
Natalie helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions, and supports those affected by trauma and abuse.
How would you describe her way of working?
She uses practical, evidence-informed techniques and focuses on coping skills and clear steps people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with trauma, mood difficulties and behavioural concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and client locations are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is payment handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.