Hannah Norman

My name is Hannah Norman. I am an Integrative Counsellor based in West Somerset, providing support to children, young people and adults across the UK. I currently offer accessible individual sessions online and via telephone, with in-person sessions available in Minehead and Wheddon Cross.

Reaching out for counselling can be a big step, and I understand that asking for support is not easy. My hope is to offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can bring your whole self. So together, we can gently explore whatever is troubling you at your own pace, working collaboratively to explore your experiences, help you gain greater insight, and support you in finding ways forward that feel right for you.

I work within a pluralistic framework, which means I tailor every session to your individual needs by integrating a variety of evidence-based approaches. Depending on what you need, we might use CBT or solution-focused techniques for practical coping strategies, or person-centred and Gestalt approaches to explore deeper feelings. I also incorporate mindfulness and Polyvagal Theory to help regulate the nervous system, alongside compassion-focused therapy and transactional analysis to help change negative thought patterns. 

My journey as a counsellor has allowed me to work with a diverse range of people in various settings. I have significant experience supporting clients through NHS referrals and Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), as well as working with children and young people in schools. Additionally, before training as a counsellor, I worked as a childcare practitioner in a range of settings, supporting children and young people aged 0–16.

Additionally, for clients specifically seeking Christian counselling, I have undertaken further training with Waverley Abbey College to integrate Christian faith with therapeutic practice. This is available upon request but is entirely optional.

If you are interested in counselling, please get in contact by email or by booking an appointment via my website. From there, I will email you further information about the service and ask you to complete a referral form. If we have not already done so, I will suggest arranging a free initial telephone call. This provides an opportunity to ask questions, discuss what has brought you to counselling, explore what you hope to achieve, and decide whether we are a good fit to work together. If you would like to continue, we will then book your first session.