Natalie Brunning, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Depression and anxiety
Addictions support
Attachment and trauma

About Natalie

Natalie Brunning is an accredited counsellor in the United Kingdom with 15 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are feeling stuck, directionless or uncertain after changes in work, relationships or health. Natalie helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and difficulties with addiction. She also supports those managing the aftermath of trauma and abuse, including complex presentations such as PTSD and dissociative symptoms.

Natalie focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Sessions are conversational and straightforward. She listens to what matters most and helps people sort priorities and build small, manageable changes.

Her work includes attention to attachment and abandonment issues, and challenges that come from adoption, foster care or blended family situations. Natalie also addresses concerns connected to chronic illness, ageing, body image and sexual expression, including kink and BDSM culture.

Natalie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, addiction and mood concerns. She aims to help people increase motivation, rebuild confidence and develop clearer direction after major life changes.

Clients can expect a steady, paced approach. Natalie encourages people to move at a speed they can manage while exploring what they value and what they want next. For international clients, sessions are offered in English, and practical arrangements are confirmed before the first meeting.

Approaches you can expect and how online sessions work

Evidence-based approaches are used to help with mood and trauma. Trauma-focused techniques concentrate on stabilising symptoms, building coping skills and reducing reactivity to painful memories. These methods help people who have experienced abuse, PTSD or complex trauma manage day-to-day distress and regain a sense of steadier functioning.

Cognitive and behavioural methods look at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems in place. They offer practical ways to test unhelpful thoughts, try different behaviours and measure small changes, which can help with anxiety, low mood and addictive patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's needs, goals and preferences. That exploration happens together in early sessions and can be adjusted as work progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, avoid travel time and choose a setting that reduces interruption. For some people, phone chats are useful for shorter check-ins or when video is difficult, while video sessions allow face-to-face conversation that helps with emotional connection and practical exercises.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issues Autism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issues Body imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with most often?

Natalie works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction issues and trauma and abuse. She also helps with self-esteem and motivation problems.

How would she approach someone who feels stuck?

She uses conversational, evidence-based techniques and focuses on small, practical steps. The emphasis is on sorting priorities and building manageable changes.

How much experience does the counsellor have?

She has 15 years of experience working with adults across mood, addiction and trauma-related concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is accredited with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients; practical details are arranged before starting.

How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.

What should I do to begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.