Natalie Sumner

I believe the answers can be found within you I can help you to look.

Working with the right person is a crucial component to successful therapy and I offer a free initial 20 minute phone call for us to mutually explore if we want to begin sessions together. I am open to working with any individual over the age of 18, whether you are wanting to explore present or historical experiences that are impacting negatively upon you or if you are just wanting an honest and open space to help you work through anything that you might be causing you worry or concern.

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Profile

nataliesumner.counselling.online

Phone

07903243344

Email

nscounsellingservice@outlook.com

Website

www.nscounsellingservice.com

About me and my practice

I am a person-centred therapist at my core with additional training in cognitive behavioural therapy. I initially qualified in 2009. I am trained to post graduate level and am a registered member of the BACP. My approach is anti-oppressive and trauma informed and I can work with you in the shorter or longer term depending upon need.

I work online or via phone and can offer a short or longer-term commitment to you.

I can help you to explore past or present issues that are causing you harm or concern. Our time together will be a collaboration. Whilst I will bring my training and my life and work experiences each person comes with their own story, experiences, identities and worries. It is primarily my role to understand you as fully as I can and support you towards a future that is more hopeful and fulfilling.

Experience

I work generically however have a special interest in:

*addiction and recovery
*rape and sexual assault support
*anxiety and worry
*I am an LGBTQIA + affirmative therapist (I do not engage with any form of conversion therapy and I oppose conversion practices)

Counselling can offer you ...

Clarity
Hope
Support and validation
Space to explore your authentic self
Understanding, coping and processing of experiences and emotions
Increased internal confidence and peace
Support in finding purpose
A safe outlet to explore and vent
Making the decision to see a counsellor is a productive step to take towards improved well-being.

Qualifications

Post Graduate Diploma in Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy

Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Additional Information

15 years experience in drug and alcohol addition field as both counsellor and recovery co-ordinator

2 years experience as generical counsellor volunteer at PSS charity in Liverpool

1 years experience as generic NHS counsellor

4 year experience as crisis worker in a sexual assault referral centre

7 years experience as mental health inclusion worker

18 months experience as a Samaritans phoneline volunteer

Professional Membership

BACP registered member and NCPS accredited member

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Thursday, 20 March 2025

Initial Consultation

20 minute phonecall free of charge or us to mutually explore if we want to begin sessions together.

Initial session - assessment session followed by ongoing short or longer term therapy

Fees

£45 per 50 minute session

When I Work

Wednesdays all day
flexibility in the evenings and weekends

Therapeutic Approach

Person Centred and CBT

Video Platforms

Teams and can explore other options

Pronouns

she/her

Area

Merseyside