About me
Jack Norwood, Prof. Dip. Psy. C. (Accred.)
Marlow, Thame & Online | Free initial phone conversation
ABOUT ME
Hello, I’m Jack Norwood. I’m a psychotherapist and counsellor working with adults and young people in Marlow, Thame and online.
People come to therapy for many different reasons. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress or difficulties in your relationships. You might feel emotionally exhausted, uncertain about yourself or stuck in patterns that you don't fully understand. Sometimes there is no obvious crisis, but something in life simply doesn't feel right.
You might also have spent much of your life coping alone. Perhaps you grew up without the support, reassurance or guidance you needed, or learned to put your own feelings aside and simply get on with things. These experiences can continue to affect confidence, relationships and the way you feel about yourself long into adulthood, even when you cannot immediately explain why.
Therapy gives you the time and space to slow down and begin making sense of what is happening beneath the surface. We can explore the experiences, feelings and patterns that may be holding you back, whilst helping you develop a stronger understanding of yourself and what you need going forward.
My approach is warm, grounded and collaborative. I won't judge you, rush you or try to force your experience into a particular therapeutic model. We will work together at a pace that feels manageable, focusing on what matters most to you.
I work pluralistically, which means I draw from different approaches to therapy depending on your individual needs. This might include psychodynamic, humanistic and cognitive behavioural approaches. My additional training in coaching can also help when you feel ready to consider practical changes, but psychotherapy and counselling remain at the heart of our work.
There is no fixed programme or expectation about how long you should attend. Some people come for support with a particular difficulty, while others choose to work more deeply over a longer period. We can review this together as the work develops.
WHO I HELP
I work with people from a wide range of backgrounds, including those experiencing:
- Anxiety, stress or feeling overwhelmed
- Low mood or emotional exhaustion
- Relationship and communication difficulties
- Low confidence, self-esteem or imposter syndrome
- Feeling lost, unsupported or uncertain about who they are
- Difficult childhood experiences or the impact of an emotionally or physically absent parent
- Repeating patterns that are difficult to understand or change
- Bereavement, loss and significant life changes
- Burnout and difficulty finding balance
- A sense of being stuck or lacking direction
- Questions around identity, purpose and belonging
You don't need to have everything clearly worked out before contacting me. Part of therapy can be discovering what is troubling you and why.
QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Pluralistic)
- Member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
- Certificate in Executive Coaching Practice (ICF-accredited and approved)
- Regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development
LOCATIONS AND SESSIONS
I offer counselling and psychotherapy:
In Thame, OX9: Norwood Alternative Health, 1A Buttermarket, Thame OX9 3EW
In Marlow, SL7: Kyan Clinic, 9A Spittal Street, Marlow SL7 3HJ
Online: Secure video sessions available throughout the UK and internationally
Fees: £65 per session (minimum 50mins)
CONTACT ME FOR AN INITIAL CHAT
Finding the right therapist matters. You need to feel comfortable enough to speak honestly and confident that the person you choose is genuinely interested in understanding you.
I offer a free initial telephone conversation so you can tell me a little about what has brought you to therapy, ask any questions and decide whether I may be the right therapist for you. There is of course no pressure or obligation to continue.
If you would like to arrange an initial conversation, I'd be very happy to hear from you.
Jack
Jack Norwood
Prof. Dip. Psy. C., MNCPS (Accred.)
Training, qualifications & experience
MY BACKGROUND
My interest in psychotherapy began long before I trained as a counsellor. My grandfather served in the Second World War and lived with PTSD, and I also saw people close to me struggle with anxiety, fear and the wider effects these can have on relationships and family life.
These experiences left me wanting to understand why certain difficulties take root, how they continue to affect us and what helps people create meaningful change in their lives.
MY EXPERIENCE
I completed three years of training as a psychotherapeutic counsellor, with a pluralistic focus. Since qualifying, I have worked therapeutically within organisations specialising in anxiety and depression, as well as at a dedicated centre supporting people living with chronic illness.
My experience includes working with adults and young people facing anxiety, stress, low mood, chronic illness, grief and loss, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and questions around identity or life purpose.
Much of my work has also involved helping people understand how earlier family experiences may still be affecting them today. This can include growing up without consistent emotional support or guidance, having a parent who was physically or emotionally absent, or feeling they had to manage difficult experiences alone.
These experiences do not always show themselves in obvious ways. They might emerge through anxiety, low confidence, difficulty trusting others, communication problems or recurring patterns in relationships. Therapy can help make those connections clearer, without assuming that everybody’s experience or response will be the same.
MY TRAINING
Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Pluralistic Therapy)
Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills
Level 4 Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills
Level 3 Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills
Stress, Anxiety and Self-defeating Behaviours
Relationships, Bereavement and Loss
Certificate in Executive Coaching Practice (ICF-accredited and approved)
I am an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and undertake regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development.
HOW I WORK
I work pluralistically, which means I don't expect one type of therapy to suit everyone. Instead, I draw from different therapeutic approaches according to your needs, what you'd like help with and how you feel most comfortable working.
Our sessions offer a calm, confidential and non-judgemental private space where you can speak openly and begin making sense of what is happening. We can explore both what you are experiencing now, and anything from the past that may still be influencing how you feel, relate to others, or see yourself.
My coaching training can also be useful when you feel ready to consider practical changes, but counselling and psychotherapy remain at the heart of my work. There's no fixed programme and no pressure to move faster than how feels right for you.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Absent father, emotionally absent father, growing up without a father figure, emotionally unavailable parent, childhood emotional neglect, parental abandonment, difficult relationship with a parent, fear of abandonment, repeating relationship patterns, difficulty trusting others, men’s identity and self-worth, feeling lost or lacking direction.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
When I work
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These are my usual working hours, although additional appointments may sometimes be available outside the times shown. Availability can vary between Thame, Marlow and online sessions, so please contact me and I will do my best to accommodate you.
Further information
PRIVATE PRACTICE LOCATIONS
I offer in-person counselling and psychotherapy from two centrally located clinics, and remotely if you are further afield or prefer online sessions:
MARLOW
Kyan Clinic
9A Spittal Street
Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 3HJ
THAME
Norwood Alternative Health
1A Buttermarket
Thame, Oxfordshire OX9 3EW
Both clinics provide a comfortable and private setting for your sessions, with parking and other amenities available nearby.
Online sessions are also available via Google Meet if you would prefer to attend from home or are based further afield.
If you would like directions or have any questions about attending, please feel free to contact me.
