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Natalie Young, BACP

A compassionate counsellor for change

5 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Natalie

Natalie Young is a counsellor who focuses on helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or caught in repeating patterns. She uses conversation and a steady therapeutic relationship to look at habits and emotions that get in the way of everyday life. Natalie is drawn to work that helps people reconnect with themselves and with others.

She uses person-centred ways of working that put the client’s experience at the heart of each session.

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Background and approach

That means listening closely, reflecting what comes up, and helping clients make sense of patterns and choices. Sessions aim to be honest and grounded rather than full of jargon. Natalie pays attention to attachment and how early relationships shape current struggles.

She explores the hidden parts of experience - the feelings or behaviours people hide out of shame or habit. The goal is to gently bring those parts into view so they can be understood and changed. Her approach also includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas, which help people notice painful thoughts and move towards what matters to them.

She uses emotionally focused work to improve how people relate and communicate in important relationships. Natalie has five years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers sessions in English and works with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, parenting and career uncertainty.

The emphasis is on practical steps, clearer self-understanding and building more satisfying ways of living.

How Natalie blends approach and online practice

Natalie combines person-centred listening with elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-focused work. Person-centred therapy focuses on understanding your viewpoint and helping you feel heard, which is useful for building trust and clarity. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and move toward values-based action rather than getting stuck. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns influence current emotions and interactions, which can help with repeating relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Natalie works collaboratively to identify which methods fit your needs and preferences, discussing options and adjusting as the work progresses. This helps create a plan that feels sensible and doable for you rather than a fixed blueprint.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for this kind of work. Video calls make it easy to have face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions can be quieter and use less bandwidth when video is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on clear communication and steady progress.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Natalie help with?
She works with anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties and parenting concerns. Other areas include depression, career stress, self-esteem and addiction-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred and compassionate, focusing on listening and understanding your experience. She also draws on acceptance-based and emotionally focused ways of working to help you make practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Natalie has five years of experience working with people in counselling settings. That experience includes helping clients understand recurring patterns and emotional blocks.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. This gives clients flexibility to choose what fits their routine.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with your location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
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What this therapist works with

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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