Natasha Cunningham, BACP

Natasha Cunningham is a UK-based counsellor and psychotherapist who works with adults and young people aged 11 and over. She is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and brings ten years of professional experience to her practice. Natasha trained in psychology and therapeutic counselling, holding a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, qualifications that underpin her clinical work and approach.

Her practice is integrative, drawing on person-centred (client-centred), psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural and other evidence-informed methods to match interventions to each person’s needs. She supports people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, bereavement and other losses, low self-esteem, addiction, parenting and career challenges, ADHD, anger, sleep problems and compassion fatigue.

Natalsha has experience in both one-to-one and group work and has worked extensively within higher education counselling and mental health services as well as in schools, colleges and child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS). She offers flexibility in the length of work she provides, including short-term, time-limited and longer-term therapy, and provides sessions face-to-face as well as through video, phone, live chat and text-based messaging. Natasha aims to create a respectful, collaborative environment where individual goals and personal strengths guide the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Natasha uses client-centred therapy to create a supportive, non-judgemental space in which people can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace - this approach helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns and developing greater self-awareness. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to work collaboratively on patterns of thinking and behaviour, offering practical strategies for issues such as anxiety, depression, stress and sleep difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques form part of her toolkit for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance and building interpersonal skills, which can be especially useful for anger, trauma responses and difficulties with emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Natasha discusses different methods with each person, tailoring the mix of approaches to the individual’s needs, goals and preferences so therapy feels relevant and achievable. This collaborative process helps identify the most helpful focus and pace for change.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people balancing work, family or study commitments. These formats make it easier to access regular support from registered professionals and therapists without needing to travel, and they can be adapted over time as practical needs or therapeutic goals evolve.