Natalie Leslie

Natalie Leslie is a BACP counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, anger and depression. She aims to make therapy a calm place where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgment. Natalie writes plainly and listens closely so people feel heard and understood from the first session.

She brings three years of practical experience supporting people through grief, life changes and relationship strains. Sessions focus on making sense of difficult feelings and finding manageable steps forward. Natalie uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to help people sit with strong emotions and notice patterns in how they relate to themselves and others.

Natalie describes her work as collaborative. She helps clients identify what matters most, then tailors sessions to those goals. This can include focusing on day-to-day coping, sleep problems, career stress, or rebuilding self-esteem after loss.

Her background includes work within NHS Talking Therapies and training in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression. Natalie draws on those experiences to offer practical, emotion-focused support rather than a one-size-fits-all programme.

Therapy with Natalie often emphasises clearer communication with oneself and others. She supports people addressing parenting stress, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, or issues around identity and relationships. Sessions aim to help people feel steadier and more able to cope with life’s challenges.

How her approaches guide online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgemental atmosphere where the client leads discussion and the therapist reflects what they hear. This approach helps people who need space to make sense of emotions and decide what changes matter to them.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how people experience and respond to strong feelings in relationships and within themselves. EFT techniques can be useful for addressing anger, grief, low mood and patterns that keep people stuck emotionally.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Natalie will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then use elements of person-centred and emotion-focused work that suit those aims. This is a collaborative process that adjusts as needs change.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and less travel, which can help fit sessions into a busy life. Some people prefer a shorter check-in by phone when time or bandwidth is limited, while others choose longer conversations by video. Confirm the current session options before booking so the chosen format fits daily routines and technical needs.