Rate Dr. Caroline Norman

I have been working as a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist for over twelve years. I have worked within the NHS as a psychotherapist and addictions counsellor. I have also worked in the private sector as a clinical lead in a workplace counselling setting where I supervised other therapists. I now run a busy private practice. I have over nine years of experience in working remotely with clients via telephone, video and text chat.

My qualifications include a PhD in sociology that explored mental health in education, a postgraduate diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a certificate in counselling supervision and a diploma in integrative counselling and psychotherapy. I use psychodynamic, person centred and CBT techniques in my work with clients, integrating aspects of these approaches to best support the individual. I work both short term and long term with clients, depending on individual needs and circumstances.

I’m very experienced in dealing with a range of issues, including challenging or traumatic childhoods, family problems, grief and loss, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, work related problems, chronic health conditions and many more. Although I have a broad range of experience, my specialist area of focus is supporting adult clients to work through childhood difficulties and to move forward from the impact these may still have on their present lives.

Personally, I have a rich and diverse lived experience with the ups and downs that we all go through in life. I'm reflective, thoughtful, sensitive, empathic, open-minded and a creative problem solver. I have a MA Social Research (Distinction) and a BA (Hons) Philosophy and Sociology (First Class). Before training as a therapist I worked in teaching, mentoring and research. I also have writing experience.