- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- CBT and client-centred
About Thomas
Thomas Hurlock-Norton is a therapeutic counsellor registered with BACP and NCPS in the United Kingdom, with three years' experience. He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, grief, self-esteem and people coping with life changes. Thomas supports people who feel stuck after changes to work, relationships or health and who are unsure what comes next.
He uses clear conversation to help people name what is worrying them. Sessions focus on practical thinking and on how thoughts affect mood and behaviour. Thomas draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood, and on Client-Centred methods to follow what matters most to the person.
Existential ideas also shape his work, helping people reflect on purpose, values and the choices they face. That approach is offered as a way to think through midlife questions, life purpose and moments of transition rather than as a formula for answers. Therapy notes and plans are shaped from what emerges in sessions and adapted over time.
Thomas asks people to be in a place where they can focus and avoid interruptions during sessions. He does not take on clients who are currently in counselling elsewhere. He also will cancel sessions if a person attends under the influence of alcohol or drugs after discussing this with them.
To start, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session scheduled. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How his approaches adapt to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's concerns. In practice this means the counsellor reflects what the client says and helps them find their own priorities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. Existential Therapy involves discussing values, life purpose and the decisions a person faces, which can help when questioning direction after major change.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. Thomas works collaboratively to decide what fits best for each person, based on their goals, needs and preferences. He will review what is helping and adjust the focus as sessions progress.
The biography does not list specific online formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also permit choosing quieter surroundings and letting someone take a session without being on camera if that suits them better.
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 supports people with stress, anxiety, LGBT matters, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, chronic pain and midlife questions.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He combines Client-Centred listening with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Existential ideas. That means talking through problems, spotting unhelpful thinking, and reflecting on values and choices.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years' experience as a counsellor working with the listed concerns. His background includes supporting people through change and loss.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.