About me
Hi, I am Isobel Salmon, a qualified, experienced, BACP Accredited, person-centred counsellor based at Kaleidoscope Counselling in Caistor St Edmund, near Norwich. I offer a calm, confidential and supportive space where you can talk openly about what is happening in your life, at a pace that feels right for you. I offer face-to-face counselling alongside online counselling too, via Zoom.
Training, qualifications & experience
Perhaps you've found yourself here because life feels overwhelming. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, grief or loss, the effects of trauma, relationship difficulties, or trying to understand ADHD-related challenges. Or perhaps you simply know that things don't feel as they once did and carrying everything on your own has become too much.
Taking the first step towards counselling isn't always easy, especially if you're someone who has spent years looking after everyone else, keeping going or putting on a brave face. Whatever has brought you here, you'll be met with warmth, respect and understanding.
I believe that everyone deserves a space where they can talk openly without fear of judgement. My role isn't to tell you what to do or offer quick answers. Instead, I'll listen carefully, help you make sense of your thoughts and feelings, and support you as you discover the way forward that feels right for you.
My approach is person-centred, which means our sessions are guided by your needs, your experiences and your pace. Together, we can explore what's happening in your life, recognise patterns that may no longer be serving you, and work towards greater self-understanding, healthier relationships and lasting positive change.
Couples counselling is also available for those who would like support in understanding each other more deeply, improving communication, and exploring difficulties together in a respectful, balanced and supportive space.
I offer counselling from my practice, Kaleidoscope Counselling, in Caistor St Edmund, just outside Norwich, as well as online via Zoom. Online counselling makes it possible to work together wherever you are in the UK, offering flexibility alongside the same confidential and supportive therapeutic relationship.
Before becoming a counsellor, I worked in dentistry, the ambulance service and funeral care. These roles gave me the privilege of supporting people through many different stages of life and deepened my understanding of grief, change, emotional distress and resilience. They continue to influence the empathy and compassion I bring to my counselling practice today.
Alongside my professional training, I have volunteered with the Samaritans, counselled students through the University of East Anglia Wellbeing Service, and worked with The Sue Lambert Trust, supporting survivors of sexual abuse, assault and trauma. These experiences strengthened my belief that every person's story is unique and deserves to be heard with care, compassion and acceptance.
I hold a Master's Degree (MA) in Counselling from the University of East Anglia and am a BACP Accredited Counsellor. I have completed additional professional training in trauma, couples counselling, counselling supervision, online counselling and Adult ADHD, and I continue to undertake regular continuing professional development to ensure my practice remains current, thoughtful and effective.
Finding the right counsellor is an important decision. If something you've read here resonates with you, I'd be delighted to hear from you. We can arrange an initial conversation to answer any questions you may have and help you decide whether working together feels like the right next step.
Please take a look at my website, www.kaleidoscope-counselling.co.uk or email me at isobelsalmon@kaleidoscope-counselling.co.uk
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£25.00 - £65.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
The first introductory session is £25.00 . This is your chance to meet me, either in person or online, to ask any questions you may have and see if I am the right counsellor for you.
Subsequent sessions
- Face to Face £50
- Online £50
- Couples £65
- Supervision £50
- Supervision for Trainee counsellors £40
When I work
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Further information
Face-to-Face or Online ? I can offer both!
I offer appointments both face-to-face and online too, using Zoom. Online counselling removes geographical barriers, so whether in Norwich, Norfolk or elsewhere in the UK, I can still provide counselling for you.
Early morning and evening appointments available.
I understand many of us lead busy lives and finding time to see a counsellor can be difficult. Therefore, to help make it easier for you, I offer, both early morning and evening counselling appointments. You can book appointments from as early as 7am through until 8pm on Monday's, Tuesday's & Wednesday's .
BACP Membership
As a Accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), I am bound by their Ethical Framework. Their principles and values are important to me and I adhere to them in my counselling practice.
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