Natalie Brunning, BACP

Natalie Brunning is a counsellor in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and the impact of addictions. She works with clients on self-esteem, motivation and building everyday habits that support mental wellbeing. Natalie emphasises a calm, paced approach so people can take steps at a speed that feels right for them.

With 15 years of experience she has supported people affected by complex trauma, including post-traumatic stress and dissociative difficulties, and those who have experienced sexual or domestic abuse. She aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgement.

Natalie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try new habits in day-to-day life. Sessions focus on practical ways to reduce overwhelm and improve coping, such as changing routine, breaking tasks into small steps, and practising grounding or regulation strategies.

Her work also covers a broad range of concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caring stress, chronic illness, and relationship challenges that affect individuals. She supports people navigating adoption and foster care histories and other complex life experiences.

People meet Natalie to talk things through, build steady routines, and explore how thoughts shape feelings and behaviour. She encourages collaboration, asking what matters most to each person and adjusting pace and focus accordingly.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Evidence-based techniques often focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and developing steady daily habits. Cognitive approaches help people notice and test automatic thoughts, which can reduce anxiety and low mood by shifting how situations are interpreted. Behavioural techniques break bigger goals into small, manageable steps and build new routines, which helps with motivation, addictions and day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so sessions stay relevant and useful.

Session logistics should be checked before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, for example by reducing travel time and allowing workday breaks or check-ins that would be harder in person. It can also suit people who prefer shorter, more frequent contact or who need less screen time at certain moments. Confirm the available session formats and scheduling details when you arrange your first meeting.