Natalie Stechler is a counselling psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Natalie has a breadth of clinical experience working in general mental health and eating disorders across inpatient and outpatient settings. This work has allowed Natalie to be involved in not only individual therapy but also group therapy and systemically with families.

As a psychologist, Natalie’s work with clients is grounded in empathy, care, and compassion. Natalie’s relationship with her clients is at the very essence of her work; working collaboratively to create a trustworthy, non-judgmental and respectful therapeutic alliance.

In her work with eating disorders, Natalie recognises that they often develop as a way to cope with life’s challenges, they serve a function that can make the idea of living without them feel overwhelming or even impossible. Although clients may recognise the harm their eating disorder causes, they often struggle with change because the disorder has become a key coping strategy. Natalie works with clients to understand the role their eating disorder plays in their life, gaining insight into what has contributed to and continues to sustain it. Together, they explore healthier ways of coping, helping clients realise that true recovery is possible.

Natalie completed her Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at Regent’s University. During her doctorate, Natalie’s research explored intimate relationships when living with BDD. She went on to publish her findings in an academic journal – “If only he were blind: Shame, trauma, and dissociation among women with body dysmorphic disorder in physically intimate relationships.” Subsequently, Natalie has contributed to a chapter of the recently published book on Trauma-Informed and Embodied Approaches to Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

When Natalie is not working you will find her spending time with her dog Charlie and making her way through her bucket list of countries she wants to visit.