Natalie Wood (Southwark)

My name is Natalie and I am a BACP Accredited Integrative counsellor and clinical supervisor.

How I work

I believe that each person is unique, and therefore how we choose to work together in therapy will be based on what is most useful to you. This could involve thinking about how your past might be impacting you in the present, and how you want to respond to that; it might look like having space to pause and reflect on your feelings in the safety of the therapeutic relationship; or it could involve using specific tools and developing skills to meet goals that you have for yourself.  I use a range of ‘lenses’ through which we can explore what might be happening for you, to help us make meaning of your thoughts, feelings and experiences and to consider what your future could look like.

In our counselling work we may look together at how aspects of your identity such as your age, gender, class, race, sexual orientation, religion and other characteristics have had an impact on who you are and you experiences in the world, where this feels relevant. I acknowledge the wider issues of power and oppression that may particularly impact marginalised groups, as well as celebrating the unique joys, meaning and resilience that can come from living with an identity that has been perceived or treated as ‘other’.

I have extensive experience of supporting people who identify as LGBTQI+, and people in ethically non-monogamous relationships, where these aspects of identity may or may not be the main focus of therapy.

I can also provide support for wider issues including anxiety and depression, relationship issues, identity, life transitions, and others.  I have undertaken additional training around supporting people who are autistic and/or ADHD.