Thomas Hurlock-Norton, BACP, NCPS

Thomas Hurlock-Norton is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and life changes. He works with LGBT concerns and helps people who are struggling to find purpose, motivation or confidence. Thomas uses straightforward, respectful language and aims to make sessions feel approachable and down to earth.

Thomas practises a person-centred way of working that puts the client’s experience first. He combines this with ideas from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help with unhelpful thinking and patterns. He also draws on existential ideas when people are questioning meaning, choice or direction in life.

Sessions are shaped around what each person needs. Thomas will listen, reflect and help you try small, practical steps between meetings. He asks people to attend from a quiet place where interruptions are unlikely and will cancel sessions if someone is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Thomas is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and with NCPS. He has three years’ experience offering short and longer-term support to adults managing mood difficulties, panic, trauma reactions, isolation and relationship or communication problems.

People who care for others can find conversations with Thomas useful for managing caregiver stress and role strain. He also works with issues linked to chronic pain and long-term health conditions, along with concerns such as forgiveness and loneliness.

How these approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience. The therapist listens with empathy, mirrors feelings and helps people find their own answers. It is useful when someone needs support to feel heard, build self-worth or work through life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It breaks problems into manageable steps and introduces practical techniques to reduce anxiety or unhelpful patterns. This approach can help with panic attacks, social anxiety and persistent low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Thomas will discuss what feels helpful and adapt methods to your goals and preferences. That means the plan may draw more on listening and reflection at first, then include CBT tools or existential questions as needed.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins or meetings outside traditional office hours, which can help carers and people with limited free time. Confirm the precise session options before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Registered or accredited professionals can then agree on a format that suits your routine and needs.