Naomi Brookes, BACP

Naomi Brookes is a UK-based counsellor with three years of clinical experience. She offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. Naomi focuses on helping people manage relationship problems and cope with major life changes. She meets people where they are and adapts conversations to individual needs. Naomi works with issues such as abandonment, attachment hurts, and the ripple effects of separation and infidelity. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, chronic pain and related daily challenges. Naomi has experience guiding people through feelings of emptiness, guilt, shame and isolation. She helps clients explore life purpose, midlife questions and the particular strains many face during perimenopause. Seasonal Affective Disorder and post-traumatic stress are also within her scope of practice. Her approach is respectful and compassionate, with a focus on practical steps each person can take between sessions. Naomi aims to tailor the therapy plan to what matters most to the individual. She emphasises collaborative work so clients can build clearer coping strategies and small changes that matter. Starting therapy can feel daunting and Naomi acknowledges that first steps take courage. She encourages a straightforward, gentle pace and will work with each person to set manageable goals. The overall aim is to help people feel steadier and more able to face day-to-day challenges.

How evidence-based methods inform online support

Naomi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape her work, focusing on approaches that help people manage symptoms and improve day-to-day coping. One common method helps people recognise and change unhelpful thinking patterns, which can reduce anxiety and low mood by teaching alternative ways to respond to stressful thoughts. Another approach pays attention to attachment and relational patterns, helping people understand how past hurts influence current relationships and emotional reactions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Naomi will discuss different options with each person and agree a plan together based on needs, goals and personal preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor the sessions so they feel relevant and workable for the individual. If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats Naomi currently offers before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy lives, for example by avoiding travel and making it easier to schedule around work or family commitments. Others appreciate options that let them choose shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that suits them better. Talk with the therapist about practical arrangements to find what fits your routine and needs.