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Geoffrey Norton, BACP, NCPS

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyDepression

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Geoffrey Norton is a UK-based counsellor with three years' clinical experience. He holds a postgraduate diploma and a Master of Arts and works mainly with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. He combines life experience from living in Spain, the USA and Colombia with his clinical training to offer a grounded approach.

He draws on several counselling theories but centres his practice on a person-centred way of working.

Background and approach

That means he listens without judgement and helps people name and understand their thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on building a trusting relationship first, then exploring what matters most to the client. Geoffrey describes his style as relational.

He aims to create a steady, compassionate space where clients can speak openly. From that connection he supports people to spot patterns, try small changes and develop clearer choices. Sessions commonly address anxiety, mood difficulties, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, trauma and parenting strain.

He also works with issues such as attachment difficulties, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and panic attacks. People who want a listening, down-to-earth counsellor often find his manner helpful. Geoffrey draws on client-centred, existential and solution-focused ideas to shape practical conversations.

He offers sessions online by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How Geoffrey's approaches work online

Geoffrey uses a person-centred or Client-Centred approach that focuses on being heard. In practice that means the therapist listens actively, reflects what is said and helps people feel understood so they can explore feelings and make their own decisions. This approach often helps with anxiety, low mood and self-esteem struggles.

He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, which looks for small, practical steps that make a difference quickly. Sessions using this style concentrate on what is already working and on building achievable goals, which can suit people wanting short-term change or clearer plans.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Geoffrey will talk with clients about their needs, goals and preferences and agree on an approach together. That collaborative decision may mix person-centred listening with solution-focused action depending on what the client wants.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful when visual connection matters, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a shorter check-in and messaging suits people who prefer writing or need asynchronous support. These options help fit therapy around work, travel or different daily rhythms while keeping the focus on practical progress and connection.
What concerns does Geoffrey focus on?
He works mainly with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem problems and also helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, trauma and parenting strain.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is relational and person-centred, listening without judgement and helping people understand their thoughts and feelings.
What is his professional background?
He has three years of counselling experience and completed postgraduate training including a Postgraduate Diploma and a Master of Arts.
Where is Geoffrey based and what credentials does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials as shown.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and Geoffrey accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different practical needs.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with Geoffrey?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP, NCPS
Languages
English

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