Natasha Hughes , BACP

Natasha Hughes is a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in the Liverpool region of the United Kingdom and holds the BACP credential (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). With 15 years of experience, she supports adults and young people who are navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, post-traumatic stress, substance misuse, mania, hoarding, dissociation related to traumatic events, relationship difficulties, loss and bereavement.

She has worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, religions and cultures, and addresses issues that include stress, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, LGBT concerns, family and intimacy-related problems, eating and body image difficulties, parenting and caregiver stress, anger and self-esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder and ADHD. Her practice also focuses on abandonment and attachment issues, codependency, commitment and communication problems, control and dependent personality traits, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and drug and alcohol addiction.

Naturally warm, attentive and non-judgmental in style, Natasha tailors her approach to the individual needs of each client. She integrates client-centered ways of working with cognitive behavioural techniques to explore how thoughts influence feelings and behaviours, and she has specialist experience using EMDR for trauma-related difficulties. Natasha aims to explore emotions and patterns of behaviour collaboratively, supporting people to work through vulnerabilities and move toward greater relief and more fulfilled living. She is currently accepting clients, including international clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a compassionate, non-directive relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and acceptance so clients can explore their feelings and make personal choices; it is helpful for building self-understanding, improving relationships and working through life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress, and to develop practical coping strategies. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach used to process traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing emotional impact, often used with people who have experienced abuse or other traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Natasha works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences; therapists and clients review progress together and adapt the plan as required.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter interactions can happen through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, support access for people who cannot attend in person, and allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, ongoing care across different locations.