Are you caught in repeating the same patterns and behaviours, perhaps for years or even decades?
Is simply getting through the 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, a humanistic psychotherapist working in Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa and online.
I offer a secure, nurturing and compassionate space to explore difficulties within relationships, parenthood and family life, alongside experiences such as anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, depression or simply feeling stuck.
Sometimes we find ourselves returning to the same patterns, even when we desperately want things to feel different. Therapy gives us space to become curious about what’s happening beneath the surface and to develop a deeper understanding of ourselves.
Through the therapeutic relationship, we’ll explore all aspects of who you are, including the parts you may have learned to hide.
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We might uncover your blind spots — patterns or aspects of yourself that may be holding you back; your shadow parts — feelings or characteristics you may have learned to hide through shame or conditioning; and the parts of you that have perhaps spent a long time longing to be seen, heard and understood.
Therapy doesn’t have to feel gruelling. It can certainly be challenging, but it can also be creative, dynamic, surprising and deeply insightful.
My approach is person-centred and relational. I won’t position myself as the expert on your life. Instead, I’ll be alongside you as we explore your experiences, relationships and inner world.
At the heart of my work is the relationship you have with yourself — understanding it, strengthening it and exploring how it influences your relationships with others.
Qualifications & Experience
I’m a qualified psychotherapist and registered member of the BACP (MBACP), with a particular interest in maternal mental health.
I’m also a trained mindfulness instructor and can incorporate mindfulness into our sessions where this feels helpful and appropriate.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
I work from a trauma-informed perspective and recognise the ways childhood and past experiences can continue to ripple through our adult lives.
Trauma doesn’t always present itself as a clear memory or something you immediately recognise as traumatic. Sometimes it appears in our relationships, our reactions, the way we see ourselves or patterns that seem to repeat despite our efforts to change them.
Feeling safe within our therapeutic relationship is important. 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.
Neurodiversity-Affirming
I welcome neurodivergent clients, including autistic people and people with ADHD.
Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. I aim to adapt the way we work together around your individual communication style, needs and preferences rather than expecting you to fit a particular way of “doing therapy".
Mindfulness-Based
Alongside deeper exploration, I incorporate mindfulness tools to help you regulate emotions, quieten self-criticism, and stay grounded — both in and between sessions.
What I Can Support You With
I support adults with a wide range of emotional, relational and internal experiences.
Anxiety & Overwhelm
Including overthinking, panic, emotional flooding or shutdown.
Low Self-Worth & Identity
Exploring confidence, shame, self-image, or feeling “not enough.”
Childhood Experiences & Inner-Child Work
Understanding how past experiences shape present patterns.
Relationship & Family Dynamics
Repeating patterns, attachment issues, parenthood challenges, communication difficulties.
Maternal Mental Health
Identity shifts, emotional load, overwhelm, bonding, birth experiences
Stress, Burnout & Emotional Exhaustion
Feeling drained, overstretched or unable to keep going.
Neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, High Sensitivity)
Masking, sensory overwhelm, emotional regulation, burnout.
Grief, Loss & Life Transitions
Bereavement, endings, identity changes, major life shifts.
Feeling Stuck, Lost or Disconnected
A sense that something is “off,” unclear or hard to name.
Therapeutic Modalities
- Person-Centred Therapy
- Integrative Counselling
- Relational & Humanistic
- Psychodynamic principles
- Gestalt and Jungian concepts
- Transactional Analysis (TA)
- Mindfulness and Transpersonal
- Inner Child healing & visualisation
Testimonials
Whilst I am based in Stratford Upon Avon, I also see clients from Leamington Spa, Warwick, Oxford, Shipston, Coventry and Solihull, as well as the surrounding areas. I will provide full location details when we arrange our sessions.
In addition to face-to-face therapy, I also offer telephone counselling and online sessions for clients in the wider area and beyond via Zoom.
Please contact me to find out more information on setting up sessions.
Fees & Availability
£65 - £80 per 50 minute session
A limited number of concessionary spaces may be available. Please enquire for current availability.
Sessions: Online or face-to-face.
Weekly, Fortnightly, or Monthly
✅ Mornings | ✅ Afternoons | ✅ Evenings | ✅ Weekends
FAQs
What happens in the first session?
Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, what you hope to achieve, and how I work. There’s no pressure at all but simply getting to know each other and making a start 😊
How long does therapy last?
The number of sessions varies for each person. Some people benefit from short-term work (6–12 sessions), while others prefer longer-term therapy to explore things more deeply. We’ll review your progress regularly and you can stop / pause at any time.
How often will we meet?
Sessions are usually held weekly or fortnightly at the same time each week to maintain consistency, though this can be flexible depending on your circumstances.
What is Inner Child work?
Inner-child work is one way of exploring how earlier experiences may continue to influence how you feel, relate and respond today.
Our early experiences can shape the beliefs we develop about ourselves, what we expect from relationships and how we respond emotionally as adults.
Where appropriate, we can gently explore these experiences and the feelings or needs connected with them, bringing greater understanding and compassion to parts of yourself that may previously have felt overlooked or misunderstood.
Is everything I say confidential?
Yes. What you share in therapy is confidential. The only exceptions are if there’s a risk of serious harm to yourself or others, or if I’m legally required to share information. We’ll discuss this fully in your first session, so you know exactly what to expect.
Do you offer online or in-person sessions?
Yes, I offer both. You can choose to meet in person or online via a secure video platform — whichever feels most comfortable and accessible for you.
How much does each session cost?
Sessions are £80 per 50-minute session.
A limited number of concessionary spaces from £65 per session may be available. Please enquire for current availability.
What is your cancellation policy?
I ask for at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule a session. Cancellations made with less notice are charged in full.
What if I’m not sure what I need?
That’s completely okay. Many people start from this place. Often through exploring together, different patterns and experiences start to emerge.
How do I get started?
You’re welcome to get in touch to ask questions and / or arrange an intro call.
There’s no pressure — just a little chat to see how I can support you.
If your particular experience isn’t listed here, you are still very welcome to chat with me during an intro call or email and I can see where and how I can support you further.
Curious about working together?
I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation.
It’s an opportunity for us to have a conversation, for you to ask anything you’d like to know and to get a feel for what it might be like to work together.
Call or text: 07879 118 587
If I can’t answer, please 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.
Policies
- Privacy Policy – how client information is handled
- Cancellation Policy – 48-hour notice required to avoid session fee
- Accessibility Statement – online and in-person access information
- Inclusivity Statement – “I welcome clients of all backgrounds, identities, and orientations."