Dr. Caroline Norman, BACP
BACP-registered psychotherapist with broad clinical experience
- Trauma and relationship support
- Remote therapy experience
- Supervision and clinical leadership
About Dr. Caroline Norman
Dr. Caroline Norman is a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist with more than twelve years of clinical experience across NHS and private settings. She has worked as a psychotherapist and addictions counsellor within the NHS, and later served as a clinical lead in workplace counselling where she supervised other therapists. She now runs a busy private practice and has spent over nine years delivering therapy remotely by phone, video and text-based chat.
Her academic background includes a PhD in sociology that examined mental health in educational settings, a postgraduate diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy - specialised training in CBT techniques - a certificate in counselling supervision - a qualification for supervising other practitioners - and a diploma in integrative counselling and psychotherapy, which reflects training in combining therapeutic approaches. She also holds an MA in Social Research with distinction and a first class BA (Hons) in Philosophy and Sociology.
Clinically she draws on psychodynamic, person-centred and CBT methods, integrating these perspectives to meet individual needs. She works with a wide range of issues, including traumatic childhood experiences, family and relationship difficulties, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, personality-related challenges, work-related problems and chronic health conditions. Her particular focus is supporting adults to understand and move forward from the effects of early life difficulties.
Colleagues and patients would recognise her as reflective, thoughtful and empathic, with a calm, creative approach to problem solving. Before training as a therapist she worked in teaching, mentoring and research, and she brings that breadth of experience into both short-term and longer-term therapeutic work depending on each person’s goals and circumstances.
Her academic background includes a PhD in sociology that examined mental health in educational settings, a postgraduate diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy - specialised training in CBT techniques - a certificate in counselling supervision - a qualification for supervising other practitioners - and a diploma in integrative counselling and psychotherapy, which reflects training in combining therapeutic approaches. She also holds an MA in Social Research with distinction and a first class BA (Hons) in Philosophy and Sociology.
Clinically she draws on psychodynamic, person-centred and CBT methods, integrating these perspectives to meet individual needs. She works with a wide range of issues, including traumatic childhood experiences, family and relationship difficulties, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, personality-related challenges, work-related problems and chronic health conditions. Her particular focus is supporting adults to understand and move forward from the effects of early life difficulties.
Colleagues and patients would recognise her as reflective, thoughtful and empathic, with a calm, creative approach to problem solving. Before training as a therapist she worked in teaching, mentoring and research, and she brings that breadth of experience into both short-term and longer-term therapeutic work depending on each person’s goals and circumstances.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Caroline Norman have?
Dr. Caroline Norman has 12 years of professional experience as a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist.
Is Dr. Caroline Norman a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds registration with the BACP.
In which languages does Dr. Caroline Norman provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Caroline Norman located?
Dr. Caroline Norman is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Dr. Caroline Norman as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Caroline Norman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Caroline Norman work with international clients?
Dr. Caroline Norman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Caroline Norman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches and Support for Online Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. It helps people explore how past attachments affect trust, closeness and emotional responses in adult relationships and is often useful for those who struggle with intimacy or abandonment concerns.
Client-Centered Therapy - also known as person-centred therapy - emphasises a non-judgmental, empathetic therapeutic relationship. It offers a space for clients to explore their feelings and values at their own pace, supporting self-discovery and personal growth.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It is commonly used to address anxiety, depression and stress by helping people recognise and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Dr. Caroline Norman works collaboratively to identify what fits each client’s needs, goals and preferences. She combines elements from different methods when appropriate and discusses options together so that the plan feels tailored and workable.
Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and health constraints, and they allow registered professionals to offer continued support when in-person meetings are difficult. Many people find this range of formats helpful for maintaining momentum between sessions and for choosing the mode that feels most comfortable to them.
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