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Natalie Bunker

Natalie Bunker

NCPS

Therapist · United Kingdom · 7+ years of experience

Calm, practical counselling for strong feelings

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  • Client-centred care
  • CBT tools
  • Anger support

About Natalie

Natalie Bunker is a counsellor who uses a warm, person-focused approach to help people manage strong feelings. She identifies as client-centred and also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to help people make practical changes. Natalie has seven years of experience supporting people through common and painful problems, including anger, anxiety, depression and grief.

Natalie works with people to understand what they are dealing with now. She listens without judgement and helps clients set small, realistic goals. Sessions are adapted to each person so the work reflects their pace and priorities.

Her background includes a range of presenting concerns such as trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting strain and workplace stress. She also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, family tensions, and difficulties linked to adoption or blended families.

Natalie uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioural therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and test different responses. Alongside that, a client-centred stance keeps the focus on each persons experience and values as the starting point for change.

She holds NCPS, which is shown as NCPS in her credentials. Natalie practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. If someone is thinking about therapy, she encourages the first step of reaching out and completing the introductory questionnaire so a suitable plan can be made together.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsInfidelityObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How Natalie blends client-centred work with CBT online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening carefully and making space for each persons experience. It helps people feel heard, name what matters to them, and move at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) teaches practical steps to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, anger and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Natalie will discuss goals and methods with each client and decide together what to try first. That collaborative process makes it easier to change course if something does not feel helpful.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes seeing a UK-based therapist possible from other countries when international arrangements suit both parties. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use a mix of conversation, worksheets and practical exercises that translate well to remote sessions.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
NCPS
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
NCPS · No. NCS22-02826

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Natalie help with?

Natalie supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. She also works on anger, sleep difficulties, relationship and parenting concerns and related issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She combines a client-centred approach with cognitive behavioural techniques. That means listening first, then using practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

What is her professional background?

She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of presenting concerns. Her work has included supporting people through trauma, abuse, loss and workplace stress.

Where does she practise and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as her credential.

Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Natalie?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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