Dr Norman
Claringbull
Psychotherapist
Counsellor
Psychologist
Former Head of Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies at the University of Southampton; PhD (D. Psychotherapy); MSc (Counselling);
MA (Mental Health); BSc (Psychology) BACP Senior Accredited Practitioner;
UKRC Registered; Prof Standards Authority Registered
The Friendly Therapist
Call or message me now for a free initial telephone consultation
Confidential • Experienced • Based near Southampton
In person or online appointments
Private health insurances accepted
Phone: 07788-919-797 or 023-80-842665
Counselling & Psychotherapy in Southampton,
Hampshire, the New Forest, and Online
Help for mental health and emotional worries: Stress, anxiety, depression, phobias, relationships, trauma,
addictions, your family, your job, bereavement.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unable to move forward, you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can talk openly and be helped with making sense of what’s going on for you.
What sort of help is right for you?
FINDING THE RIGHT THERAPIST
Counsellors, Psychotherapists, and Psychologists all help people troubled by mental health concerns. In fact, there is a huge overlap between these three professions. This is because they are all a part of what are popularly known as the “Talking Therapies”. They are there for you when life’s struggles start to become a bit too much, even perhaps a bit overwhelming. Finding a therapist who is properly qualified and experienced is very important. However, finding one who is approachable and who has a flexible attitude is just as important. My golden rule, no matter what sort of a therapist you are looking for, is this-
“Find someone who is properly qualified and have an initial informal chat. That way you can check if that person is someone you feel comfortable talking to. Try before you choose. Trust your instincts!”
COUNSELLING
Counsellors usually deal more with emotional worries and offer sympathetic listening, comforting, and self-awareness. They are usually qualified to at least Undergraduate Diploma level or equivalent. The best qualified are Professionally Accredited.
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Psychotherapists work more with self-understanding and problem solving. They help people with emotional and mental health issues to find ways forward. These practitioners are usually qualified to Postgraduate level, (Masters degrees). The better qualified are often British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, (BACP), Senior Practitioners or United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, (UKCP), Registered.
PSYCHOLOGY
Psychologists study of the human mind. Clinical and counselling practitioners have Doctoral qualifications. Some very advanced psychotherapists also have Doctoral qualifications.
How I can help you
I’m Norman Claringbull, an experienced and advanced counsellor and psychotherapist based near Southampton and I work with clients from across Hampshire.
I help with people dealing with their emotional and mental health worries at times of change or uncertainty. All sorts of people come to therapy. Perhaps something feels wrong or a bit “off”. Perhaps life has become harder to manage, or something doesn’t feel quite right. Of course, people often come with more complicated emotional or mental health issues too.
YOU MIGHT BE FEELING
Perhaps you too might be feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure what to do. You might be feeling trapped in a low in mood or lacking motivation, experiencing pressure at work or close to burnout. Perhaps you are suffering from trauma, having relationship difficulties, experiencing bereavement and loss, or struggling with addiction issues. For any of these worries, or any other emotional or mental health concerns, talking therapy helps a lot. Very often, talking is all the help that’s needed.
HOW IT WORKS
I can offer you a space to step back from the pressure and look at things more clearly. Together, we can explore what has been building up, start to understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and find ways forward that feel manageable and right for you. I will offer you a thoughtful, flexible approach, one that is shaped around you and your situation.
Therapy sessions with me take place in a quiet, private setting near Southampton, if space insert room pic? but I can also offer online counselling if you prefer. All sessions are completely confidential, and I take great care to ensure your privacy at all times. My sessions all last a full hour, and we can meet at whatever intervals suit you. So, if you are considering counselling, you are very welcome to get in touch with me for an initial, informal conversation. Let’s see if coming to see me feels like the right step for you. Let; find out together.
WHERE I WORK
I work with clients from across Hampshire. This includes Southampton, Totton, Romsey, Winchester, and from the New Forest, including Marchwood, Hythe, Blackfield, and Holbury, Lyndhurst, Lymington and so on. Of course, my on-line clients can come from anywhere.