NK Counselling & Hypnotherapy

11/04/2026

Dark chocolate is a medicine.
I ❤️ this, I’ll be taking my medicine everyday. It’s the heart medicine.
It has to be 75% or over, I have 100% in my fridge, which I’m trying to get through but will stick to 75% after that. 😁

10/04/2026

Hi, I’m Natalie — a counsellor and hypnotherapist based in Benfleet.

If you’re thinking about reaching out for support but feeling a bit scared… that’s completely normal. Honestly, most people feel that way. I did too — even just *thinking* about having counselling felt daunting at first.

Asking for help can feel like a big step, especially when you’re not even sure what you need help *with*. But it’s also one of the most courageous things you can do.

So let me gently put your mind at rest…

I’m just a normal person who went through a really difficult time a few years ago. That experience led me to have counselling — and it changed me. Not in a dramatic, overnight way, but in a steady, supportive, “you’re not alone anymore” kind of way.

There was a time when I felt completely lost.
Alone, even though I had people around me.
Sometimes numb… and other times overwhelmed with emotion.
Trapped, like there was no way forward — or no energy to even look for one.

And that kind of loneliness can be the hardest, can’t it?
When everyone else seems to be getting on with life, and your version of “normal” just doesn’t exist anymore.

Counselling helped me find my way through that.

It helped me understand myself, adjust to a new version of life, and realise that I *was* okay — even if it didn’t feel like it at the time.

I won’t pretend I became the exact same person I was before, because I didn’t. I had to grow, adapt, and rebuild in some ways… and that was hard.

But I didn’t do it alone.

And now, I do this work because I want to offer that same support to others.

A space where you can be yourself, without pressure or judgement.
A space where we can gently figure things out together, at your pace.

You don’t have to have it all worked out before you reach out.
You just have to take that first step 🤍

For counselling or hypnotherapy support, contact me (Natalie) through my website or email.

nkcounsellingandhypnotherapy.com

n.k.therapies17@gmail.com

09/04/2026

The book I've been reading at the moment is *The Body Keeps the Score* by Bessel van der Kolk. And I just wanted to share a few things that I often share with clients in my therapy room.

One of the key ideas is this: sometimes your reactions don’t fully make sense *because they’re not just coming from your thoughts — they’re coming from your body too.*

So if you’ve ever found yourself thinking:
*“Why do I react like this?”*
*“Why can’t I just get over it?”*
*“Why does this feel so big?”*

Please know — there’s nothing “wrong” with you.

Your body might be holding onto past experiences, even if you can’t fully explain them. Things like feeling on edge, shutting down, overreacting, or going numb… these can all be your nervous system trying to protect you, even if it doesn’t feel helpful now. I often say to clients that even if you have no memories of an event, often your body remembers, and you just have to listen to it.

In our work together, this is why we don’t just focus on talking things through.

We also gently pay attention to things like:
• how your body feels in certain moments
• when you feel tense, restless, or disconnected
• what helps you feel even a tiny bit safer or calmer

Because healing isn’t just about understanding what happened — it’s also about helping your body realise that you’re safe *now.*

And that takes time, patience, and a lot of self-compassion.

So if things feel confusing or overwhelming at times, you’re not alone in that. Your responses make sense, even if they don’t feel logical.

We’ll go at your pace, and we’ll figure it out together. 🤍

If you feel counselling or hypnotherapy could help you then contact me (Natalie) through my website or email. I'll give you a quick ring first, just so you can get to know me, ask questions and I can explain how I will help you.

nkcounsellingandhypnotherapy.com

n.k.therapies17@gmail.com

08/04/2026

Hello I'm Natalie, a counsellor and hypnotherapist from Benfleet.

Here's a little video of my lovely newly decorated room, and an insight into anxiety.

If you think counselling or hypno, or both could help you, contact me through my website or email.

n.k.therapies17@gmail.com

nkcounsellingandhypnotherapy.com

29/03/2026

My new freshly decorated therapy room. 💕

28/03/2026

❤️

28/03/2026

This sounds an interesting one.
I’ll have to give it a listen. 👂

24/03/2026

Love this 🥰

24/03/2026

❤️ Mel Robbins, she always talks sense and is so inspiring.

21/03/2026

Interesting 🤔

For me, it's absolutely clear that sugar (and UPFs) have addictive properties and many people struggle to moderate their intake. In fact, I am talking to a guest about this on my podcast tomorrow, so if you have any questions, let me know below!

If we don't get our excess sugar consumption managed properly, there's a serious risk to both our physical health and mental well-being.

So what can you try to do about it?

👉🏾 Become aware of your triggers e.g stress, loneliness or boredom
👉🏾 Learn where the hidden sugars live in your diet (for example, in many highly processed breads)
👉🏾 Reduce your sugar intake gradually
👉🏾 Control the environment you can control - don’t keep in your house foods that you don’t wish to eat!

For a deeper dive into resetting your relationship with sugar, pick up my bestselling book 'The Four Pillar Plan' - available online or in any good book shop!📖

18/03/2026

Hello I'm Natalie a counsellor and hypnotherapist in Benfleet, and I was wondering;

Do you ever feel like you're *too much*… or not enough at the same time?

Like your emotions are overwhelming, your inner voice is harsh, or you struggle to trust others—even when you want to?

You might have heard of PTSD.
But many people are actually living with **Complex PTSD (CPTSD)** without even realising it.

CPTSD isn’t caused by one single event.
It’s the result of **prolonged or repeated experiences** like:
• Childhood neglect or abuse
• Ongoing bullying
• Long-term illness or injury
• Growing up in an environment where you didn’t feel safe

Over time, this can *rewire your nervous system*—affecting how you feel, think, and relate to others.

You might notice:
• Intense emotions or anxiety
• Shame, self-blame, or a constant inner critic
• Feeling shame / different / alone
• Difficulty remembering… or remembering too much
• Struggles with trust and relationships

If this resonates with you, please know this:

✨ There is nothing “wrong” with you.
✨ These are understandable responses to what you’ve been through.
✨ And you don’t have to navigate it alone.

As a counsellor, I offer a safe, supportive space where we go at *your pace*.
We’ll work together to help you:
• Understand and name your emotions
• Feel more in control of your responses
• Process your experiences without overwhelm

Trust takes time—and that’s okay. We’ll build it together.

If you feel ready to take that first step, you can message me or contact me through my website/email 💬

nkcounsellingandhypnotherapy.com

n.k.therapies17@gmail.com