Natalie Harrison

I currently have availability on Thursday mornings and some evenings.  We can discuss availability and timings as part of an introductory call.

I offer remote sessions via video call or telephone and I have some availability for face-to-face sessions.

I charge £50 for remote sessions and £55 for face-to-face.

Hello - I’m Nat, a qualified Therapist from Newcastle.  Thank you for clicking on my profile to find out more.  It is important to me that you feel you have a sense of who I am and how I work, so you can decide on what your next steps are.  Choosing a therapist can take a bit of time, as you want to make sure that it feels right for you.  I offer a free 20 minute introductory call for this reason, so you can find out more about how I work and we can discuss whether I am the person to best support what you need.    

I am a compassionate and down-to-earth person.  I believe it is important for you to feel in control of what you are sharing, as there are so many situations in life, where we can feel out of control.  The therapy space is yours, for us to explore together what really matters to you. It might be that we cannot change something that has happened, but having a different perspective about it, and understanding your own strengths can be helpful.  For some people, saying things out loud is helpful for working through difficult feelings, for other people they want to keep some things private and I respect that - there are different ways we can work through things together.

Core information:

* Registered Member of BACP

* Enhanced DBS 

* Hold relevant Indemnity Insurance

* Registered with ICO

Qualifications 

* BPS Approved Certificate in CBT Accreditation Level 1

* Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders (National Centre For Eating Disorders)

* Accredited Certified Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner

* Foundation Degree in Counselling 

* BA (Hons) Degree 2:1, Applied Social Sciences with Women’s  Studies

Training

* Havening Techniques

* Responding to adults who harm their intimate partners 

* Adult rape and sexual assault awareness training

* Safeguarding Adults Level 2

* Menopause Awareness Training

* Community Grief Training, Cruse Bereavement Care

* Suicide Awareness

Alongside my private work, I work into GP Surgeries.  I have supported people with a range of issues including; anxiety, low self-esteem, domestic abuse, eating distress, compulsive behaviours and loss.  

I use a range of techniques and I want us to work out the best fit for you and make sure you feel comfortable, and that your choices are listened to.  It is important to me, that we build a trusted working relationship, where you feel valued and respected.  

"You created a space where I was able to start working on some things I previously never dreamed of bringing up in therapy, and never thought I’d ever improve or get rid of...you’ve given me some faith back in mental health services."

"Natalie is a supremely talented, kind, respectful, funny and smart therapist...I have never had a therapist as good at picking up what I’m saying or meaning and taking that on board. I think a lot of people tend to hear what they want to hear, but Nat takes care to hear what I’m actually saying. This is life changing for me because I’m autistic and deal with being misunderstood on a daily basis...Therapy is hard, getting better is hard...I personally find laughing to be one of the best remedies for both the difficult and tiring nature of therapy. I think finding that very fine balance between working on the hard stuff while having those lighter moments to sessions has been paramount to the progress I’ve been able to make."

"When first meeting with Natalie, I was instantly put at ease. It’s the first time that someone has just ‘got’ me. There was no judgement, only respect and support. I was given a safe space to explore the challenges I’ve faced in life, discuss negative thoughts openly, whilst also being provided with practical tools that I have used every day since our first meeting. Her wealth of knowledge of counselling practices, as well as her empathy and kindness during each session has been pivotal in helping me feel like me again."

Once we have had the introductory call, we can book in an assessment appointment. This usually lasts between 60-90 minutes and is an opportunity for us to discuss our Therapy Agreement, and any questions you may have.  It also means I can gather important information, that is relevant to our work together.