Natalie Brunning, BACP

Natalie Brunning welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. She supports those struggling with addictions, problems with self-esteem, and the knock-on effects of trauma and abuse. Natalie is introduced here as an experienced practitioner who aims to make the first step easier to take.

Natalie is a BACP counsellor with more than 15 years of work in the field. She has helped people cope with depression, regain motivation, and build confidence after difficult experiences. Complex trauma, including post-traumatic stress and dissociative difficulties, is a particular area of focus alongside sexual and domestic abuse recovery.

In sessions she aims to create an open, non-judgemental space. Clients are encouraged to share thoughts and feelings at their own pace. The approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs, rather than rushed or prescriptive.

Natalie works to help people find practical ways to manage day-to-day problems alongside exploring deeper patterns from the past. This can include developing coping strategies, improving self-care, and building healthier routines that support recovery.

She also brings attention to related concerns such as attachment issues, body image, long-term illness or pain, and the stresses of caregiving. Natalie accepts enquiries from people in the United Kingdom and from international clients who wish to work in English.

To begin, readers are asked to follow the site’s Start Therapy process and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Approaches to trauma, anxiety and behaviour change

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques aim to help people manage symptoms and regain control. For complex trauma work this often involves stabilisation techniques that teach ways to manage overwhelming feelings and reduce flashbacks or dissociation. These methods focus on grounding, rhythm in daily life, and step-by-step skills to feel steadier day to day.

For anxiety and stress, approaches emphasise practical coping tools such as breathing exercises, pacing activities, and identifying unhelpful thinking patterns. These techniques are designed to reduce immediate distress and build confidence in handling anxiety triggers over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and adapt methods to their goals, needs and preferences. The process is collaborative, with pace and focus agreed together rather than imposed.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please check which options are currently offered before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments around work or caring duties, avoid travel, and choose a quieter moment for focused conversation. Practical benefits include easier scheduling, shorter check-ins when needed, and more flexibility to maintain therapy alongside daily life.