Natasha Cunningham, BACP

Natasha Cunningham is a counsellor and psychotherapist who works with adults and young people aged 11 and over. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and draws on a decade of practice to support people through change and distress.

She aims to make the first contact straightforward and non-judgemental. Natasha listens to what matters to each person and helps them decide what to focus on. Common concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and problems with sleeping.

Her background spans voluntary, statutory and independent sectors, and includes seven years supporting students in higher education and earlier roles in schools, colleges and child and adolescent mental health services. This range has shaped her practical approach to everyday pressures such as study, work and parenting challenges.

Naturally integrative in style, Natasha uses client-centred work alongside cognitive and psychodynamic ideas. She adapts techniques to the individual rather than following a single formula. This means sessions might involve talking through current problems, gently investigating past experiences, or trying practical exercises to manage thoughts and feelings.

She offers both short-term and longer-term work, as well as time-limited contracts when that is needed. To start, people are invited to make contact, complete a short matching form and book an initial session to discuss goals and next steps.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-centred work focuses on understanding the person and responding with empathy. In online sessions this often means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what she hears and helps people set goals they feel ready to work on. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful habits; online meetings can include simple tasks and short practice between sessions. Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping; skills coaching and structured practice can be used during virtual appointments to rehearse new ways of responding.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Natasha works collaboratively to decide what fits best based on each person's concerns, goals and preferences. She will review how a particular method is working and adapt plans together over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work makes it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and keep to a regular schedule. Others appreciate shorter check-ins or the ability to choose whether to use video or audio when that option is available. Talk with the therapist when you book to agree practical arrangements that suit your day-to-day life.