How to be happy in life?
Being LGBTIQ shouldn't be a burden
Norris Counselling is a place where you can feel accepted, safe and supported. It is a space to express your feelings and emotions, explore your identity.
Are you facing LGBTQ+ Problems?
01.
Coming Out
If you are worrying about coming out, if you are curious about your feelings of same sex attraction, maybe you are experiencing rejection from family or friends, counselling can help.
02.
Family Issues
Support for families can be helpful too. When a person comes out to their friends or family it can sometimes cause upset and worry, there may be questions that might feel difficult to ask and counselling can help with this.
03.
Commitment Issues
If you’re struggling in a marriage or committed relationship, that’s okay. It’s not a sign that there’s trouble, it’s just a sign that you need to get to work, counselling can help.
04.
Sexuality
I have worked within the LGBTQ+ community for many years, people come into therapy to learn about themselves, at all ages and stages of their lives. This is often difficult, but they are prepared to be open and honest about their sexual desires, who they are and what they want out of life, counselling can help with this
How I can help you be happier
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One-on-One
Counseling
Different counsellors and therapists work in different ways.
The initial consultation session is a good way for you to find out how I work and for you to decide if you wish to start regular therapy with me.
These take place in my consultation room, we will sit in chairs opposite each other, each session lasts 45 minutes and starts at the agreed time, each week., with a core belief in humanistic, person-centred principles, but I will draw from other models at the appropriate time to allow the therapy to follow you and your needs. What you want to achieve from counselling is my priority and I will bring in appropriate ideas and techniques to suit you.
These other therapeutic models include: Psychodynamic Therapy, Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis, Focusing and Motivational Interviewing.
Mindfulness is particularly useful in dealing with stress and anxiety and involves some simple but very effective techniques; these can be easily learnt, but take time to perfect – I can help you practice and learn. The aim is to help us both understand your life experiences, to support you in coming to terms with who you are and what is happening in your life. Ultimately, to help you make any changes you feel are important to allow you to enjoy life, achieve your goals and be a more content person.
The therapeutic relationship we develop in the counselling room is of primary importance to the effectiveness of the therapy. I will aim to make it as comfortable and productive as possible, whilst at the same time maintaining the essential boundaries of good practice. At times, the work may feel difficult or challenging, but you will be in safe space to journey, exploring your thoughts, feelings and emotions with me, in a supportive and safe space.
Being LGBTIQ is to be celebrated.
Kingsley Norris
About me
I’m an ACA registered General Counsellor specialising in LGBTQ+
I work with a number of methodologies to work holistically with my clients. Everyone’s journey is unique, so there is no set structure, however, we may look at your relational life experience to-date, your current situation and what you want for the future.