Norma Augustin , BACP

Norma Augustin is a United Kingdom based therapist with six years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life transitions. She approaches each person with calm attentiveness and aims to create a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly. Norma emphasizes practical, evidence-informed strategies alongside reflective work so clients can find clearer ways to cope and move forward.

With a BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Norma brings a commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. She works collaboratively with individuals to identify goals and to tailor sessions to each person’s needs, whether the focus is managing overwhelming anxiety, processing loss, or healing from traumatic experiences. Norma encourages small, achievable steps and offers steady support as clients build new skills and perspectives.

Norma values empathy, patience, and honest feedback. She understands that reaching out for support takes courage and aims to accompany people through change with practical tools and compassionate guidance, helping them pursue a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Approaches to Healing Online: CBT, Psychodynamic, and Trauma-Focused Care

Norma uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety and low mood - this approach is focused on present challenges and building coping skills. Psychodynamic therapy is offered to explore deeper emotional patterns and interpersonal themes that influence current relationships and self-perception - it can be useful for long-standing issues such as attachment concerns or repeating relationship difficulties. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past traumatic experiences affect day-to-day life; it combines careful stabilization with targeted work to reduce trauma-related distress and support recovery.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Norma works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods over time so the treatment fits the individual. Clients are encouraged to ask questions and to take an active role in shaping their therapy.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow therapy to continue from home or another comfortable setting, making it easier to maintain consistency and integrate new skills into daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists.