Natalie Young, BACP

Natalie Young is a counsellor who helps people understand persistent patterns that hold them back. She uses a warm, people-focused style and aims to make therapy feel doable rather than overwhelming. Natalie works from a perspective of connection and curiosity to help clients make sense of their feelings and behaviours.

She draws on five years of practice and is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Sessions centre on building a trusting relationship so clients can name difficult feelings and spot recurring themes that affect their day-to-day life. Natalie emphasises simple, honest conversation over jargon and explains ideas in everyday language.

Her work often looks at how attachment, shame and avoidance shape choices. She helps people identify blind spots and the hidden parts of themselves that get in the way of change. Natalie also supports people processing grief, trauma, career shifts, addiction concerns and relationship difficulties.

Therapy sessions combine gentle challenge with practical reflection. Natalie uses creative and person-centred techniques to uncover what matters to each person. She encourages small, achievable steps so progress feels manageable.

People who find her approach helpful are those wanting to understand repeated patterns, rebuild self-compassion, or work through significant life changes. Natalie aims to strengthen the relationship clients have with themselves and to support clearer, more honest connections with others.

How Natalie’s approaches translate to online therapy

Natalie draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside a person-centred way of working. ACT focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and commit to actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, stress and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds shape current reactions, which is helpful for handling relationship and attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Natalie will discuss your goals and preferences and tailor the methods used so they suit your needs. That collaborative decision means the style of sessions can change as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video sessions suit deeper, face-to-face style conversations and non-verbal cues. Phone work can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter check-ins, coaching-style support or when written reflection feels helpful. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work and life commitments and to choose the format that helps you engage most effectively.