Natalie McCandless

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BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist

About me

You might look like you’re coping on the outside…
but inside, everything feels exhausting, overwhelming, or just not quite right.

Maybe you’re overthinking everything.
Second-guessing yourself.
Feeling stuck in patterns you can’t seem to shift.

Or perhaps you’ve reached a point in your life where you’re asking:
“How did I get here… and how do I change it?”

You’re in the right place if:

  • You feel anxious, overwhelmed, or constantly “on edge”
  • You overthink decisions and struggle to trust yourself
  • You’re dealing with low self-esteem or confidence
  • You feel disconnected from who you are or what you want
  • You’re navigating a life transition (career, motherhood, relationships)
  • You’re tired of holding everything together for everyone else

I have 17 years experience in therapy, and I use CBT in a way that feels human, practical, and tailored to you - not rigid or clinical.

Together, we’ll look at how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are connected, and begin to gently shift the patterns that are keeping you stuck.

This might include:

  • Understanding and changing unhelpful thinking patterns
  • Reducing worry and overthinking
  • Building confidence and self-trust
  • Learning how to respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings
  • Making decisions with more clarity and less fear

My approach:

I won’t sit in silence and nod.

I’m warm, collaborative, and actively involved in our work together.
I’ll help you understand what’s going on - and give you tools that actually make a difference in your day-to-day life.

I also bring a strong understanding of how life experiences, expectations, and pressures can shape the way we see ourselves - especially for women navigating multiple roles and responsibilities.

Next steps

Reaching out can feel like a big step - especially if you’re used to managing everything on your own.

If you’re ready to start making sense of things and create real change, you’re very welcome to get in touch and book your intro call with me. 

Training, qualifications & experience

I have worked as a CBT therapist for over 17 years across the NHS, private practice, and specialist trauma services, including working with the London Fire Brigade.

Alongside my therapy work, I am the founder of Reconnect Sisterhood - a space supporting women to reconnect with their identity, values, and confidence.

I am also currently training to become a Mindfulness Teacher with Bangor University.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BABCP
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£120.00 per session

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Allianz
  • Aviva

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
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Mondays and Tuesdays I see clients in person from my office in London Bridge, and Wednesdays/Thursdays I work online only. 

Alpha House, 100 Borough High Street, London, Greater London, SE1 1LB

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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Online platforms

Google Meet
Zoom