Natalie Kynoch

Welcome to my page 

My practices are accessible for those living in the Stratford-upon-Avon, Bidford on Avon, Redditch, Evesham, Warwick and surrounding areas easily assessable from the A46. 

The service I offer 

I am a BACP registered counsellor trained  in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and person centred counselling .I have  advanced training in trauma using  EMDR  both for adults, adolescents and children. I offer face to face sessions and online sessions Via Zoom. 

During your therapy you are the most important part. I will listen to your reasons for seeking help and carefully select the right therapeutic  approach for you to meet your needs, goals and commitments. My aim is to foster an environment that feels safe and free from judgement. 

I have over 14 years of counselling experience in various settings including schools and mental health clinical practices. My approach is supportive, compassionate and practical. I offer a clear plan towards your healing and recovery. Drawing on different evidenced based treatment approaches that are right for you.  

 Some of the issues I work with include 

Trauma, PTSD, Phobia’s, anxiety, depression, work life balance, low self esteem and confidence stress, 
loss and bereavement and interpersonal issues 

What happens in our first session?

During this session we look at what has brought you to therapy, I will listen carefully and also ask relevant questions to help understand and clarify what is going on for you. This first session is an opportunity to explore what you would like to get from therapy, what time frame you have in mind, and of course, if you would like to work with me. If you would like to proceed, we can then look at when we can meet – I offer weekly 60-minute sessions both long and short term, online or face to face. 

Children and Adolescents 

I have worked extensively with children and adolescents for over ten years.  Working in both primary and secondary schools as the lead counsellor. I have completed a PGCert with PTUK in play therapy. EMDR Europe accredited level one and two for using EMDR with children and adolescents

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

I offer CBT for mild to moderate mental health issues. 

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of talking therapy.  It is a common treatment for a range of mental health problems, that aims to reduce symptoms of various mental health conditions, primarily depression and anxiety disorder's. CBT helps to identify  your thoughts, feelings and their associated behaviours to improve emotional regulation and develop personal coping strategies that target solving current problems. 

How can CBT help 

CBT is a common treatment for many mental health problems and experiences. 

EMDR for adults  (Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy)

I have completed levels 1,2 and 3 EMDR training with Emdria using the SAFE approach (Somatic, Attachment focused EMDR training)

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)

is a comprehensive and evidence-based psychotherapy that enables people to heal from mental health symptoms and emotional distress that come from past disturbing life experiences. It incorporates somatic, emotional, cognitive and narrative elements, and uses alternating eye movements, sounds, or taps (bilateral stimulation) to facilitate the brain’s natural healing process. It involves using side to side eye movements combined with talk therapy in a specific and structured format. EMDR helps you to see things from a different perspective and helps to alleviate symptoms that you are currently experiencing. 

Who Can benefit from EMDR Therapy 

EMDR therapy helps children and adults of all ages. Therapists use EMDR therapy to address a wide range of challenges:

·       Anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias

·       Chronic Illness and medical issues

·       Depression 

·       Grief and loss

·       Pain

·       Performance 

·       Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma and stress-related issues

·       Sexual assault

·       Sleep disturbance

·       Violence and abuse

Counselling

Sometimes people just need a supportive space to talk about different situations in their lives that feel upsetting or overwhelming. Perhaps you are struggling to make sense of something, feeling overwhelmed  and upset. Over time this can lead to indecision and self doubt or worries about the future. Talking your issue or concern through confidentially with support and guidance can help you make sense of things and gain new perspectives and understanding enabling you to move forward rather than feeling  isolated and stuck. 

In addition to the areas of counselling specified. I specialise in working with young people aged 5 + with a range of different issues. 

Remote online sessions

Face to face 

EMDR offered