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Dr. Caroline Norman, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
12 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

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Dr Caroline Norman helps people who are worried, overwhelmed or stuck. She welcomes adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain or the long-term effects of difficult childhoods. Her style is calm and down-to-earth.

She explains things plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Caroline trained in counselling and psychotherapy and holds a PhD in sociology. She also has a postgraduate diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy and a diploma in integrative counselling and psychotherapy.

Background and approach

She is registered with the BACP which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her approach blends attachment-based thinking, client-centred listening and CBT techniques. That means she pays attention to how early relationships shape current feelings, listens without judgement, and uses straightforward tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

She adapts short-term work and longer-term therapy to what each person needs. She has worked in the NHS, led clinical services in workplace counselling, supervised other therapists and now runs a busy independent practice. She has 12 years of experience and more than nine years offering remote sessions by phone, video and text chat.

Caroline often helps people facing grief, trauma, addiction, parenting strain, chronic illness and work-related stress. She also supports those dealing with attachment wounds, abandonment, codependency and feelings of emptiness. Sessions aim to make difficult problems easier to manage and to build clearer ways forward.

Approaches online and how they can help

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current feelings and ways of relating. It can help people understand patterns that repeat in adult life and offer new ways of connecting with others.

Client-centred therapy emphasises attentive listening and the individual's own pace. The counsellor reflects and supports so the person can make sense of their experience and decide what changes to try.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) uses practical exercises to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with stressful situations.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then shape sessions collaboratively. People often try a mix of styles until they find what helps them most.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction; phone sessions work when internet bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit quick reflections, ongoing support between sessions or when writing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and health needs.
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, career concerns and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style combines attentive, client-centred listening with attachment-aware understanding and practical CBT techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience, including roles in the NHS and as a clinical lead in workplace counselling, plus more than nine years offering remote sessions.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds a PhD in sociology and counselling qualifications, with registration through the BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for remote therapy work.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
12 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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