Natalie Young
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About me
Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns and behaviour for years, even decades?
Is getting through each day — or night — feeling unmanageable or overwhelming?
Maybe you feel numb, stuck or confused, unsure where to begin or what you’re seeking.
I’m Natalie – I run a small psychotherapy practise both online and in Stratford upon Avon & Leamington. I commit to providing a safe & compassionate relationship, which enables you to uncover and understand any aspects that need attention and clarity.
Sometimes our present difficulties are connected to experiences we’ve carried for a years. Therapy gives us an opportunity to slow things down and look beneath the surface.
There may not to be an obvious explanation for how you’re feeling. We can begin with whatever is happening right now and allow the process to unfold.
The therapeutic process doesn’t have to be gruelling. It can be challenging, but it can also be creative, dynamic and deeply insightful.
Trauma informed
I work from a trauma-informed perspective and recognise the ways childhood and past experiences can continue to ripple through adult life..
We will work at a pace that feels right for you, and I won’t pressure you to explore experiences you’re not ready to discuss. Healthy boundaries are something I value within the therapy room and something we can also explore within your relationships outside it.
Neuro-affirming
I offer an individualised approach for neurodivergent clients. Rather than expecting you to adapt to a particular idea of what therapy should look like, we can adapt our work around how you communicate, process experiences and make sense of yourself.
Curious to learn more?
If you’re interested in discussing how therapy would work with me - I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation.
It’s an opportunity for us to have a chat, and for you to ask anything you’d like to know and to get a feel for what it might be like to work together.
You can call or text me on 07879 118 587. If I can’t answer, leave a voicemail or send me a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
There are no weird or wrong questions. If there’s something you’d like to know before deciding whether to book, please ask.
Testimonials
“I can’t recommend Natalie highly enough. She is compassionate, understanding, and truly skilled at creating a safe and supportive space. Her insights have been incredibly valuable, and I always leave our sessions feeling heard and supported.”
“Working with Natalie has been life changing! When I first started having sessions with her I was in a very low and confused place. Natalie skilfully navigated our sessions to help me gain clarity and confidence within myself. It was as though a huge fog had been lifted. Natalie is thoughtful, compassionate and amazing at what she does. I highly recommend her to anyone that needs some support.”
“Natalie is a very compassionate, skilled and down-to-earth therapist. She has helped me work through things I wasn’t even aware of before starting the process. I highly recommend her.”
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
BA (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy — University of Warwick
Children’s Mindfulness Instructor — Relax Kids Training Programme
The Parenting Project — Registered Charity
Alongside my private practice, I have significant experience working with The Parenting Project, supporting parents through a wide range of challenges including neurodiversity, identity, pre- and postnatal depression and anxiety, general anxiety, PTSD, childhood trauma, sexual abuse and depression.
This work has given me a deeper understanding of the complexities of parenthood and the pressures of balancing family life with our own emotional needs and wellbeing.
It has also strengthened my particular interest in maternal mental health, parenthood and family relationships, which continues to inform my private practice.
Professional Membership
I am a registered member of the BACP (MBACP) and work in accordance with its professional standards and Ethical Framework.
Further Training
I undertake ongoing professional development relevant to my therapeutic work. Selected training includes:
Perinatal Mental Health Awareness — Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
Working with Shame — Carolyn Spring
Working with Relational Trauma: Dealing with Disorganised Attachment — Carolyn Spring
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
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Fees
£65.00 - £80.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I have a limited number of concessionary rates - please call 07879 118 587 to discuss your individual circumstances.
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