Natalie Brunning, BACP

Natalie Brunning is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and challenges tied to addiction. She has more than 15 years of experience and offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about difficult feelings. She encourages clients to move at a pace that feels manageable and to take small steps toward change.

She often supports people who have faced complex trauma, including post-traumatic stress and dissociative experiences, as well as those affected by sexual or domestic abuse. Sessions focus on making sense of experiences, reducing distress, and building practical ways to cope day to day.

Natalie has a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential, BACP. That reflects her professional standing in the United Kingdom and the standards she follows in practice.

In sessions she aims to create an open atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement. Conversations are grounded and direct, with attention to what the person needs right now rather than to jargon or labels.

People come for help with self-esteem, motivation, attachment-related worries, body image and life changes such as ageing, caregiving or managing long-term illness. She also works with concerns tied to adoption and foster care, and diverse sexual practices and kink when these affect wellbeing.

How evidence-based approaches shape online therapy

Evidence-based techniques are practical ways of working that focus on symptoms and daily life. One common approach Natalie uses involves symptom-focused strategies that help people manage anxiety and low mood through step-by-step coping skills. These techniques teach breathing, activity planning and small behavioural changes to reduce distress and increase energy.

Another frequently used way of working addresses trauma by helping people make sense of past events and reduce their impact on current life. This usually involves paced conversations about memories, grounding techniques to manage intense moments, and building routines that support recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Natalie treats choosing methods as a joint process and will discuss what feels most helpful. She adapts plans to each person’s goals, needs and preferences rather than applying one fixed method.

Session logistics and formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits the day. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find that remote work lets people continue therapy during life changes while still focusing on progress and practical skills.