- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and person centred
- Grief and loss
About Thomas
Thomas Hurlock-Norton is a BACP and NCPS registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, including social anxiety and phobia. He speaks English and works with adults in the UK.
Thomas keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. He listens to what is most troubling and uses person-centred ways of talking alongside practical strategies. He often draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to help spot thinking patterns and test small changes in everyday life.
In sessions Thomas helps people name the feelings that get in the way of daily life. He will talk through panic symptoms, low mood, loneliness and confidence problems. He also supports people dealing with long-term illness, caregiving stress and major life transitions.
He uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the client's perspective and build discussion from there. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques are used when helpful to break down anxious thoughts and behaviours. Existential ideas are available for people who want to think about meaning, purpose and values in a direct way.
Thomas asks that sessions take place where interruptions are unlikely and that clients are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol during meetings. He does not work with people who are currently receiving counselling elsewhere. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the online options button.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Thomas draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in his work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead, helping people feel understood and able to talk through what matters. CBT looks at thoughts, feelings and actions and offers simple experiments to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for panic, social anxiety and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Thomas will discuss goals, needs and preferences with each person and then suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as the sessions progress.
The original biography does not list which online formats are used, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, cut travel time and allow shorter or more flexible check-ins when needed. It also allows continuity of contact during life changes without requiring in-person travel. Registered or accredited professionals can help decide which session pattern suits a person's routine and circumstances.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, including social anxiety and phobia.
What style of therapy does he use?
Thomas uses a person-centred approach alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and existential ideas, mixing conversational listening with practical techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years' experience working as a registered counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.