Space to settle, room to understand.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with relationships that feel harder than they should? Whether you are in crisis or living with a sense that life should feel easier, counselling can give you a space to understand what’s going on, and to move forward with more confidence and clarity.
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How I Can Help
About
About me
Hi, I’m Natalie, and I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space to begin to understand what is going on for you.
Life can leave us feeling tangled and weighed down by worries, patterns and feelings that are hard to make sense of on our own. I work in a relational and integrative way, meaning I can support you both with what’s happening in the present and, where useful, with understanding how the past may be affecting you too. Together, we can explore what you need, build a stronger sense of yourself, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
I’m a registered BACP member, holding a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and currently completing a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling.
Alongside my private client work, I work with women facing some of the most difficult circumstances life can bring, including separation from their children and profound disruption to family life. This work has given me a deep understanding of how trauma and attachment can affect us all, and the power of repair and understanding.
I bring a respectful, curious approach informed by working with people from many different backgrounds, as well as my own lived experience.
Whenever you’re ready, I’d love to hear from you.
Enhanced DBS certificate holder
Prices & Locations
Prices & Locations
Session pricing
Discounted rates offered for students, teaching staff, NHS employees and counselling trainees.
Locations
I offer in-person sessions locally in comfortable therapy rooms in Reading, Tilehurst & Mortimer.
Online sessions are also available UK-wide.
How It Works
How counselling can help
You’ll have a safe space to talk through whatever feels difficult, stressful or confusing, and to work toward meaningful, lasting change. Everyone’s experience of counselling is different, but in general, our work together will support you to:
Talk openly
Put words to what’s making life feel hard. By talking it through, you can understand what’s really going on underneath, and build confidence to manage day-to-day pressures with more clarity and self-belief.
Understand your patterns
Recognise the situations or reactions that appear again and again and start to notice what triggers them. With this awareness, you can respond differently and set healthier boundaries in the relationships that matter to you.
Connect the dots
See how past experiences and relationships show up in your life today, often without you realising it. Understanding these links can help you make sense of what’s happened before and to move forward differently.
Contact
Get in touch
Choosing the right counsellor can be hard, so before we start working together I offer a free 15-minute telephone or video chat — a chance to ask any questions and get a feel for whether we’re the right fit.
Whenever you’re ready, I look forward to hearing from you. All enquiries will be responded to within 48 hours.
If you feel in crisis right now, please consider contacting the Samaritans’ free helpline on 116 123 — available 24/7, every day of the year.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
A few of the things people often ask. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
How does the booking process work?
Before we begin working together we would have a short chat, either online or over the phone, to have a brief discussion about what you are looking for and whether we are the right fit for each other. This call is free of charge and an important part of the process. If we decide to work together, we would agree a date and time that works for our first session and go from there.
Are you part of a registered body?
Yes. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Registration confirms that I have completed an approved level of training, work safely and ethically, and meet the professional standards expected of counsellors in the UK.
As part of my membership, I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework, which covers confidentiality, professional boundaries, safeguarding, supervision, record-keeping and ongoing CPD. It’s designed to protect clients and ensure high-quality therapeutic practice. You can find the full Ethical Framework on the BACP website.
What happens in a first session?
In the first session, before we begin talking, we would talk through the working agreement, where we’ll cover things like confidentiality and a bit more about how we’ll approach our time together.
How will I know what to talk about?
Many people feel this way when they first begin counselling, and we will work through this together. Not knowing where to begin is often the best place to start, and we will go at your pace.
Is counselling confidential?
What you say in counselling is confidential, and what we discuss stays between us. However, there are a few exceptions to this, which I will talk you through in our first meeting and which are genuinely connected to your safety.
How do you keep my data safe?
Keeping what you share with me safe and confidential matters a great deal to me. You can see exactly how I handle this in my full privacy policy.
What should I do if I feel in crisis?
Counselling with me is not a crisis or emergency service. If you are in crisis or at risk of harm, please contact 999, 111 or go to your nearest A&E. You can also call the Samaritans’ free helpline on 116 123, which is available 24/7. You can also visit the Mind website, who can support you in an urgent situation.
How many sessions will I need?
Everybody is different. Some people find a few sessions is enough, while others want to go deeper for longer. That’s entirely led by you, and it’ll become clearer as we go.
How often will I have a session?
Usually clients have one session at the same time and place each week. Sometimes there will be times when you feel you need more sessions, and there may be times when having every other week feels more manageable. This is entirely up to you and what you need, and we can plan this together.
Where are your in-person locations?
I offer in-person sessions in Reading, West Berkshire and Hampshire, in comfortable therapy rooms in Tilehurst, Basingstoke and Mortimer. All locations have access to free and safe parking.
How do online sessions work?
We will meet over Microsoft Teams, which uses encrypted video calls. I don’t record sessions, and I follow data protection best practice in line with my privacy policy.
How long does a session last?
Every session lasts 50 minutes.
How much does a session cost?
In-person sessions are £65. Online sessions are £55.
Discounted rates are offered for students, teaching staff, NHS employees and counselling trainees.
How do I make payment?
Payment can either be made in cash or via bank transfer. Details will be provided on your invoice. Payment is due within 10 days of your invoice, which I send weekly.
What happens if I am unable to make my appointment?
I understand that life sometimes gets in the way. If you need to cancel or change an appointment, please let me know at least 48 hours in advance where possible — this allows time to offer the slot to someone else.
Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice, and missed appointments, are charged at the full session fee. This is because the time has been reserved specifically for you.
I understand that genuine emergencies do happen. If something unexpected and outside of your control comes up, please get in touch as soon as you can, and we’ll talk it through together.
Can I have sessions with you if I’m also seeing my GP or taking medication?
Yes. Many clients work with their GP or take prescribed medication alongside counselling. This is absolutely fine, and we can talk about how everything fits together within our sessions. If anything changes with your health or medication, you’re welcome to bring that into the work so we can explore how it affects you.
Do you work with children?
I work with all adults over the age of 18.
What happens when I decide to end counselling?
Endings are an important part of the therapeutic process, and they’re always led by you. When you feel ready to finish, we’ll discuss it together and agree on a plan that suits your needs. This might include reviewing the progress you’ve made, thinking about what you want to take forward, and ensuring you feel supported as sessions come to a close.
Whether you prefer a phased ending or a single final session, we’ll shape it in a way that feels safe, respectful, and right for you.