- Person-centred approach
- Existential perspective
- Solution-focused steps
About Geoffrey
Geoffrey Norton is a UK counsellor with a Postgraduate Diploma and an MA and three years of practice. He works mainly with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues, and also helps people facing relationship and life-change challenges.
He works in a person-centred way. That means he listens to thoughts and feelings without judgement and focuses on the relationship between counsellor and client. Sessions are conversational and grounded in what matters to the client in the moment.
Geoffrey draws on several counselling ideas while keeping the conversation practical. He uses client-centred work to explore feelings, existential ideas to look at meaning and life purpose, and solution-focused thinking to identify small, manageable steps. This mix is used to respond to whatever a person brings in session.
His background includes living and working in Spain, the USA and Colombia before training in the UK. That variety of experience informs how he thinks about cultural context, life transitions and different ways of coping.
In sessions he aims to build a strong working relationship and to think with the person about their next steps. People who are asking what comes next after a change in work, relationships or health may find this approach helpful. He also works with issues such as trauma, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
Practical matters like how to start and what to expect are covered when arranging the first meeting. Geoffrey uses conversational, down-to-earth language and focuses on clear, manageable aims rather than jargon.
How his approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and creating a trusting working relationship. Online or in person, this helps people talk through current feelings and see what matters most to them. Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning and life purpose. It can help when someone feels directionless after a job, relationship or health change by exploring values and choices. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and building on what already works. It is often used to set short-term goals and try manageable changes between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss the different styles and decide with the client which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process can change as therapy progresses, with a practical focus on what helps most in the moment.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow a quicker check-in between meetings. Some formats also need less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can suit different practical situations.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works mainly with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem. He also supports people with relationship issues, grief, trauma, life purpose and other listed concerns.
How would he approach someone feeling stuck?
He uses a person-centred style to listen without judgement and an existential lens to talk about meaning. He may also use solution-focused steps to identify small changes to try between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He has three years of professional practice and completed a Postgraduate Diploma and MA in the UK. He has lived and worked in Spain, the USA and Colombia.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost described?
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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.