Melanie Norris

About me and my therapy practice

Sometimes life can feel really difficult. Whether it’s a temporary phase, distress in overcoming a difficult experience or unresolved problems from the past, we have all, at some point in our lives and relationships, experienced difficulty in understanding and making sense of our own lives. This can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, angry or frustrated and questioning our ability or our confidence to cope. Counselling has many benefits and over time can help you make sense of feelings and difficulties leading to greater self awareness. Everyone is different and working with you as an individual I aim to offer a safe and confidential setting for you to explore emotions and difficulties that may be impacting on your life. I am an Integrative counselor, which means I work by blending different theories and approaches to counseling. We are all different and I will adapt my working style to suit your own needs. I consider the relationship between the counsellor and the client to be essential to the therapeutic process and my principle concern is you - your emotional and psychological well being and how I might best support you through all that you are currently experiencing.

Qualifications

Level 4 Diploma in in Therapeutic Counselling, CPCAB 2012

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, CPCAB 2010

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, CPCAB 2009

Certificate in Introduction to Basic Counselling Skills, 2003

Level 2 Award in Understanding Substance Misuse 2012

SLABS Bereavement Training

Couples Counselling, The Couples Institute 2019

Assessing & Treating Sexual Issues in Psychotherapy, AASECT 2021

What I can help with

Abuse, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Child related issues, Cultural issues, Depression, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

CBT, Family therapy, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic

Clients I work with

Adults, Couples, Families, Older adults, Trainee

How I deliver therapy

Long-term face-to-face work, Online counselling, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited