Natalie Brunning, BACP

Natalie Brunning is a counsellor with more than 15 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. She also supports people coping with addictions and struggling with self-esteem or motivation.

Natalie has worked with people affected by complex trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative identity issues, and with those who have experienced sexual or domestic abuse. She aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where worries can be spoken about plainly and at the client’s own pace.

In sessions she encourages practical steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes. Conversations focus on what feels manageable right now and on small changes that add up over time. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people test alternatives in day-to-day life.

Natalie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support change. She works with each person to agree goals and to adapt the approach as needs shift. The emphasis is on realistic aims and on building skills that transfer outside the counselling room.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Prospective clients choose Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Approaches that guide online work and therapy choices

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are mentioned in the biography as the guiding framework. One common approach focuses on practical skill building to manage anxiety and stress. This involves learning simple strategies to reduce symptoms, practising techniques between sessions, and noticing what helps in daily life.

Another frequently used method for trauma-related work emphasises pacing and safety. It breaks difficult material into smaller steps, supports grounding skills, and works at a pace the person finds manageable. This approach is helpful for people recovering from sexual or domestic abuse and from complex trauma reactions.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will discuss different options with each person and choose approaches together based on needs, goals and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy week, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid video when that is preferable, helping sessions fit everyday life more simply.