Welcome
Thank you for being here. I'm Natalie Hammett, a grief and loss counsellor based near Fareham, offering online counselling for individuals and couples.
I am currently taking a sabbatical and am not accepting new clients at this time. I appreciate you taking the time to visit my website, and I hope you find something here that feels supportive or helpful as you consider your next steps.
My work is centred around supporting people who are navigating loss in its many forms, including bereavement, relationship breakdown, identity shifts, and major life transitions. I work relationally and integratively, with a strong foundation in Gestalt Therapy. This means I value bringing authenticity, curiosity and compassion into the therapeutic relationship, creating space for people to feel genuinely met, seen and understood.
Loss can leave us feeling as though the ground has shifted beneath us. Life may no longer look the way we expected, and you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself or your relationship, or uncertain about how to move forward. Therapy can offer a space to make sense of what has happened, reconnect with yourself, and find a way through change.
If you are seeking support while I am on sabbatical, you may wish to explore the BACP therapist directory to find another registered therapist who is available at this time.
Thank you for visiting Holding Hope.
My Specialisations
Individuals
If you're grieving a loss or feeling disconnected, therapy offers a safe, supportive space to share what you're carrying. Together, we can explore the impact of your experiences, gently uncover patterns or emotional blocks, and begin to reconnect with meaning, self-worth, and a sense of yourself.
Couples
I can support you as a couple to navigate grief, loss, or disconnection together. Couples therapy provides space to help you understand each other more deeply, improve communication, and rebuild your connection during life's most challenging times.
What Clients Say
Read about the experiences of those who have found healing and growth in therapy.
Highly recommend Natalie at Holding Hope. I was really unsure about seeking counselling and she was very kind and made the experience easy. In a time which has been difficult for me filled with sadness and doubt, Natalie helped me feel light and bright again, which mean a lot to me. Thanks You.
a month ago
Natalie is incredible. She has helped more than I can say and I would recommend her to anyone.
2 months ago
3 months ago
Very helpful, structured approach. Couldnt ask for a more professional approach, and a clear plan of action.
5 months ago
Natalie is incredible experienced, helpful and kind! A very professional and beneficial service that I can't recommend enough!
5 months ago
I contacted Natalie during the most difficult time in my life, after losing my Father, discovering my wife was having an affair and the breakdown of that relationship. Natalie's support and help was compassionate, understanding and truly helped me navigate overwhelming grief, betrayal and low self-esteem. I always felt heard and safe in our sessions and have come away with more resilience and sense of self, but also with the tools which have helped me navigate to a much happier place. I highly recommend Natalie to anyone who is facing challenging times.
10 months ago
Really helpful and kind, very understanding and caring
11 months ago
Meeting with Natalie has been such a great experience. She works with so much compassion and patience. I would highly recommend her for anyone who is looking for a safe, non judgmental environment to explore the challenges they may be facing.
over a year ago
I cannot fault the service Natalie has provided. I have found it incredibly useful and Natalie’s approach has always been supportive and flexible
over a year ago
I can't recommend this therapist enough. I feel so much lighter after a session.
over a year ago
"Natalie made me feel completely at home & was very easy to open up to. I felt uplifted after every session & have been using the different strategies Natalie worked on with me."
"I've never had counselling before but I wouldn't hesitate to go back to Natalie again if needed. Highly recommended."
"It was really easy to get parked. The room was cool, clean, comfortable & inviting."