- Integrative approaches
- Remote therapy experience
- Focus on childhood impact
About Caroline
Dr. Caroline Norman works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, grief, addiction and patterns of codependency. She writes plainly and listens carefully to help people untangle difficult feelings and make practical changes. Her approach suits people who want a thoughtful, steady therapist to talk things through and plan next steps.
Caroline has practised as a counsellor and psychotherapist for over 12 years. She has worked in the NHS as a psychotherapist and addictions counsellor and has led workplace counselling services in the private sector. She now runs a busy private practice and has more than nine years' experience working remotely by phone, video and text chat.
Her academic background includes a PhD in sociology, a postgraduate diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy, a diploma in integrative counselling and psychotherapy, and a certificate in counselling supervision. She also holds a BA (Hons) in Philosophy and Sociology and an MA in Social Research with distinction.
In sessions she draws on psychodynamic, person-centred and CBT ideas. That means she pays attention to past experiences and relationships, listens with an open mind, and helps people try different ways of thinking and behaving. She works both short term and long term, depending on what each person needs.
Caroline often supports people dealing with traumatic childhoods, family problems, grief, low self-esteem, depression and long-term health issues. She describes herself as reflective, thoughtful and empathetic, and aims to help people move forward from problems that keep repeating in their lives.
How Caroline’s approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online conversations can help people recognise attachment themes such as fear of abandonment or clinginess and try new ways of relating. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and helping the person find their own direction. Even remotely, this means the counsellor offers non-judgemental attention and helps clients clarify their goals. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) concentrates on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Online sessions can include practical exercises, simple homework and step-by-step plans to test new ways of coping.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and together decide what to try first. That collaborative process may shift over time as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
The therapist's background includes many years of remote practice, though specific session formats should be confirmed before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and offer flexible check-ins. Phone or shorter sessions can help when bandwidth or time is limited, while video can suit people who prefer face-to-face interaction without travelling. Ask about the available options when arranging the first appointment.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and codependency.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her style combines attachment-based, client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches to suit each person. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, improving thoughts and behaviours, and supporting emotional healing.
How long has she been practising?
She has over 12 years of overall practice and more than nine years working remotely with clients by telephone, video and text chat.
What credentials and where does she practise?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I'm not in the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The biography notes extensive experience with telephone, video and text chat remote work; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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