- Integrative counsellor
- BACP accreditation
- Men's wellbeing included
About Natalie
Natalie Mccarthy is an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation, and over four years she has worked with people facing a wide range of challenges. Her work is person-focused and she aims to help clients reconnect with their own strengths and uniqueness.
Natalie adapts what she does to each person rather than applying the same model to everyone. Sessions emphasise acceptance and understanding, and she aims to create a calm space where people feel heard and respected. Feedback has described her as down to earth, patient and willing to gently challenge difficult topics.
She has experience supporting people with anxiety, depression and trauma, and with concerns around relationships, identity and grief. Natalie also addresses issues such as addiction, eating and sleeping problems, and challenges linked to chronic illness and caregiving stress.
Her practice draws on approaches that include attachment-based work, client-centred methods, cognitive behavioural techniques, dialectical skills and existential ideas. In practice this means helping people make sense of patterns, try new coping strategies and reflect on values and life choices.
Natalie welcomes conversations about goals and practical next steps. Prospective clients who prefer to know more about session arrangements or costs are invited to use the platform’s matching tools before booking.
How Natalie’s approaches work online and in session
Natalie uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early and close relationships shape current patterns. This can help when connection, trust or repeating relationship problems are causing pain. Her client-centred way of working means the conversation follows the client’s priorities, with the counsellor offering reflection and support rather than directive advice.She also makes practical use of cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small changes in behaviour. That combination can suit people dealing with anxiety, depression, or difficulties that come from stuck thinking and avoidance. Natalie's approach is collaborative - she will work with each person to find the best mix of methods for their needs and goals.
If you are considering online work, check what session formats are currently offered before booking so you know how appointments are arranged. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and make regular check-ins easier to sustain. Others value shorter, clearer check-ins or working without being on camera, depending on practical needs. A conversation at the start will clarify aims, preferences and how to make sessions work alongside everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Natalie help with?
She works with many concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, and career or self-esteem problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is person-focused and accepting, with a calm, down-to-earth approach that balances empathy and gentle challenge.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Natalie has four years of experience working with a broad range of clients and presenting issues.
What credential or professional body is she connected to?
She is connected to the BACP, which is shown as BACP in her profile information.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.