Natasha Hughes

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• CBT and EMDR

About Natasha

Natasha Hughes works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions and a broad range of related concerns using a mix of talking therapies and practical techniques. She is registered with the BACP and has 15 years of experience working with adults and young people in the UK.

Natasha uses client-centred ways of working to help people speak about what feels hard and to notice how feelings and behaviour link. She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to look at how thoughts influence mood and actions, and on EMDR when trauma memories are a focus. Mindfulness and Jungian ideas inform how she helps people understand patterns and build coping skills.

Her background includes work with depression, anxiety, compulsive behaviours, post-traumatic stress, substance misuse, mania, hoarding and dissociation after traumatic events. She has supported people through relationship problems, loss and bereavement, and issues connected to sexuality, gender and culture.

Naturally, some sessions involve practical exercises and structured reflection. Other times the work is more open, with the person leading the conversation while the counsellor reflects and clarifies. Natasha aims to help people notice what keeps problems going and to try small changes that make daily life easier.

She has worked across a range of settings over her career and brings 15 years of direct practice in counselling. People who get in touch are usually offered an initial matching process and a first session scheduled after completing a short questionnaire.

Approaches you may use in online sessions

Natasha combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques and EMDR when trauma is central. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person speaking freely while the counsellor listens and reflects, which helps people make sense of feelings and choices. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns and uses practical exercises to change them, often useful for anxiety, low mood and some relationship problems. EMDR is a trauma-focused approach used to process distressing memories when past events continue to cause strong reactions.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The counsellor will discuss goals, explain different methods and agree a plan together. It is common to try one way of working and adjust it as needs and preferences become clearer.

Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online or remote work can help fit counselling into a busy week, make shorter check-ins easier to arrange and reduce travel time. Some formats may also allow sessions without video, or shorter meetings for focused issues, so checking which options are offered will help match therapy to everyday life.

Topics Natasha lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• HIV and AIDS
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Jungian Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Natasha

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas she works with, and she uses cognitive behavioural approaches to address related thoughts and behaviours.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She works in a client-centred way and uses cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR, Jungian ideas and mindfulness approaches depending on the situation.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience working with adults and young people in the UK.

Is she accredited and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in English if I live abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify the formats offered.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start working with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.