About me
Hi, I’m Natalie.
If you’re here it’s likely because you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or just not quite yourself lately.
You might be:
- Bottling things up because “everyone else has it worse” or you don't want to a "burden" to those around you
- Feeling disconnected from the people you care about
- Struggling to feel on top of things at work
- Feeling overwhelmed by all the things you feel like you 'should' be doing
Anxiety isn't always panic attacks, sometimes it's tied up in:
- people-pleasing (not saying how you feel about something or doing what you want to do in case it upsets others or causes an argument)
- perfectionism (tasks taking longer than you would like because you have to triple check everything)
- burnout (feeling fed up of everyone and everything, feeling less empathetic, more snappy, not having the energy to do anything)
I help people slow down and talk through what's going on and take small steps to gradual change resulting in a happier life that feels more sustainable and right for them.
What working with me is like:
I'm warm and curious, asking what's been on your mind, what emotions are going with those thoughts and questioning how different things in your life might be fitting together. I'm relaxed whilst being professional, I'll often be in jeans and a jumper so that I can be comfy and focus on you.
In our sessions, you can expect:
- A space to slow down and talk through what’s been racing through your mind
- Someone who genuinely celebrates your small wins (yes, sending that email that's been on your to-do list forever counts)
- A mix of deep exploration and action, tailored to you
We’ll go at your pace, and figure out what balance of action and exploration works for you.
If you're not sure what you want from therapy, or what a different life could look like, just that you want things to change, then we can work together to help you figure that out.
What can be achieved in therapy:
- Rebuilding the relationships that matter to you
- Creating boundaries (without guilt)
- Feeling less like a burden
- Doing more of what you want
- Taking small steps to big changes, such as a career move, new or restarting hobbies, or starting dating
Looking for someone experienced with neurodivergence?
The majority of clients I see are autistic, ADHD or AudHD and I am self-diagnosed ADHD so I understand many of the struggles you may be experiencing.
Everyone has a unique experience so I don't promise to know everything but I will listen to what you're feeling and experiencing.
Whether you’re questioning, self-diagnosed, or formally diagnosed, I welcome that part of you. You're never going to be “too much” for me.
Curious to see if we’re a good fit?
Book a free 20-minute intro call to ask questions and get a feel for what therapy with me might be like. No pressure or obligation to book a session, I know how important finding the right person is.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
MSc Counselling, University of Northampton, 2018-2021
Mental Health First Aid England, University of Northampton with Mental Health First Aid England, 2017
Introduction to Counselling, Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Warwick, 2016
BA Hons Sociology, Liverpool John Moores University, 2009-2012
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
When I work
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Further information
I currently work from Kenilworth and Southam but could work in person from a few other locations within South Warwickshire. If you would like in person sessions at another location please let me know and we can see what can be arranged.
I am happy to send session reminders via text or email which many clients find helpful due to having busy schedules.
