Counsellor profile

Natalie Brunning, BACP

Based in United Kingdom · 15 years of experience

BACP counsellor for trauma and mood difficulties

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At a glance

Registration: BACP, United Kingdom (186640)
Qualifications: BACP
Experience: 15 years
Languages: English
Based in: United Kingdom

Details come from information Natalie supplied to BetterHelp.

Stress and anxiety
Addictions and recovery
Trauma and abuse

About Natalie

BACP accredited counsellor with 15 years of experience, Natalie Brunning focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She offers support for complex trauma including PTSD and dissociative identity disorder, along with sexual and domestic abuse concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.

Natalie works in plain, straightforward ways. She listens to what people bring and helps them talk through upsetting thoughts and feelings. She aims to create an environment where clients can speak without judgment and progress at a pace they find manageable.

In practice she helps people develop coping strategies for anxiety and stress. She also supports those dealing with addictive behaviours and low confidence, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. For trauma she addresses the effects of abuse and dissociation, concentrating on stabilisation and practical steps to reduce distress.

Natalie has a background spanning 15 years in counselling work across the United Kingdom. Her BACP accreditation means she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, as stated. She draws on that experience when planning sessions and setting short-term goals with clients.

She asks new clients to start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location. Confirm current session options before booking.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

She works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people reduce symptoms and build coping skills. One common approach focuses on grounding and stabilisation for trauma, which teaches practical steps to manage intense emotions and dissociation. Another approach centres on structured techniques for anxiety and depression, helping clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and try alternative ways of responding.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, experiences and preferences and then recommend techniques to try. This is a collaborative process and the plan can be adjusted as sessions progress.

Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Many people find online counselling helps fit sessions into busy days, for example by removing travel time and making it easier to schedule appointments around work or caregiving. It can also make shorter check-ins simpler when time is limited. Talk with the counsellor when booking to agree practical arrangements that suit everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

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 stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability CodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problems Control 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 purpose Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood 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 issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression among other concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical coping strategies and stabilisation for trauma.

How much experience does she have?

Natalie has 15 years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with a professional body?

She is accredited by the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, as stated.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She accepts international clients.

How are sessions charged?

Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location.

How do I start working with her?

Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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