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Welcome To Norton Wellbeing

Counselling & Hypnotherapy Service

Sabrina Norton

Counsellor & Hypnotherapist

Hello, I’m Sabrina and I provide private and confidential counselling and hypnotherapy in the market town of Harleston. As well as working in private practice, I also work at Off The Record Counselling in Norwich.

Life can be full of ups and downs and all too often there is little or no opportunity to take time for yourself to work through these changes and adapt…leading to problems becoming bigger and more consuming. There may be times when you are suddenly faced with your own vulnerabilities and mortality with no one beside you who you can confide in.

As an integrative counsellor and hypnotherapist, I can offer you the time to talk about what worries you, or what feels too much to deal with alone. Hypnotherapy can be an extremely helpful tool which offers a safe and effective approach when used to overcome a variety of presenting issues such as stress management, anxiety, smoking cessation, and weight loss to name but a few.

Using counselling and/or hypnotherapy I can help you overcome unhelpful thoughts, feelings and behaviours and can provide you with a supportive, understanding and non-judgemental approach dedicated to your individual needs.

I work with adults and young people on an open-ended basis with the aim of promoting positive growth, enabling you to enhance your life and to live it more fully. I will work at a pace that suits you and provide a place where you can share what is troubling you; or we can discover together what those things are. Life is both messy and painful for everyone at times, and perhaps family or friends are just not the ones we can talk these things through with, so counselling can provide an alternative, in a safe and welcoming environment.

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Ad Dip PC)
Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Dip PC)
Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills (Dip Hyp CS)
Accredited Registrant of The National Counselling Society (MNCS Accred)

I maintain continuing professional development, including recent courses on Transactional Analysis, Trauma Therapy and Hypnodontics. Hypnodontics is the use of hypnotherapy for dentistry, dental fears and phobias, teeth grinding, fear of choking and much more.

Services

Counselling and Hypnotherapy services cover a wide range of issues. Outlined below are the merits of each service, to help you determine which is the most appropriate for your individual needs or circumstances. Keep an eye on our social media pages for special offers and promotions.

Counselling

I offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential environment in which you can talk about your thoughts and feelings, as well as giving you the opportunity to feel listened to and understood.

Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is a well researched & safe form of psychotherapy that utilises the power of positive suggestion to bring about subconscious change to our thoughts, feelings & behaviour

FAQ

You may have a number of questions when it comes to counselling and hypnotherapy. Listed below are those most frequently asked, with respect to each of these services. Please get in touch if you have any of your own.

Where are you located?

I am located in the market town of Harleston on the Norfolk/Suffolk border.

When do your sessions run?

Sessions are available from Monday to Friday, 9am until 5pm. In some cases, sessions can be arranged outside of these hours and are strictly by prior agreement.

Is it confidential?

Everything you communicate to me is treated in the strictest confidence. I am fully committed to and abide by the National Counselling Society’s Ethical Framework which can be seen here: National Counselling Society - Code Of Ethics

I will never break confidence unless I have concerns about your safety, or the safety of other people. All ethical therapists discuss their clients with a supervisor as a professional requirement. Supervision is designed to protect your interests and to assist me in my professional development. Your full name will not be given to my supervisor.

How can I pay you?

I can accept cash or BACS bank transfers.

Is counselling for me?

I offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential environment in which you can talk about your thoughts and feelings, as well as giving you the opportunity to feel listened to and understood. I’ll support you whilst you explore the nature and origins of your problems so that you can understand what changes you would like to make.

How many sessions will I need?

Everyone is an individual and each person’s needs are different. It depends upon what you want to change as to how long it will take. Some people may only need a few sessions and others may need longer. During our consultation, we will identify your goals and agree together how long you need making sure we review as we go. This first session is your opportunity to get a sense of whether counselling is what you are looking for and an opportunity for me to assess whether this service is a good match for what you need. At this point we can arrange further appointments. I would normally see you for sessions once a week at the same time every week but it can vary.

What does an integrative approach mean?

I have been trained in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling which means, as each person brings a unique story and a unique set of circumstances to a session, I can work with a variety of theories and ideas to find the way that best fits you as an individual.

What is the length of a session?

Individual sessions are 50 minutes.

How much does counselling cost?

The initial phone consultation is free of charge and then it's £40 for subsequent individual sessions.

Can anyone be hypnotised?

Hypnosis has the capacity to work for the majority of individuals but some are more susceptible to suggestions than others. The most important thing to remember is that you must be fully committed to the process and your goal and it's important to keep an open mind.

Is it possible to get “stuck” in a hypnotic state?

No, just like it is not possible to get stuck in sleep this will not happen. I will gently bring you back to full awareness at the end of the session.

Am I in control during a hypnotherapy session?

A common concern people have about hypnotherapy is that they are going to be under some kind of hypnotic ‘spell’ and made to do all kinds of strange and random things. This isn’t the case as you will always be in full control during the hypnotherapy session. As a therapist, I cannot force you to do or say anything that you don’t want to. I am simply here to help you achieve the change that you’ve come to see me about. When you are in hypnosis you know who and where you are, but you are also strongly focused on what’s happening inside. You still have your own free will and choice at all times.

How many sessions of hypnotherapy will I need?

It depends upon what you want to change as to how long it will take. As a guide, two to six sessions are required to resolve most problems, however, some take less. For example, smoking cessation is often achieved in just one session. During our initial consultation, we will identify your goals and an assessment can be made as to how many sessions may be required. If I feel that hypnotherapy would not be a suitable treatment for your presenting issue, then I will make this known during our initial consultation.

What is the length of a hypnotherapy session?

The initial consultation is 30 minutes and all subsequent hypnotherapy sessions are 50-60 minutes. With smoking cessation being a longer one off session of 90mins.

How much does hypnotherapy cost?

Free initial 30 minute consultation. £45 per session for individual sessions. £95 smoking cessation session. I also offer relaxation visualisation sessions at a cost of £15

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Testimonials

Here are a few testimonials from my clients.

Nearly two years and still not smoking. I tried so many times to quit before but you gave that special something that I needed to finally kick the habit. Thank you.

E.H. - Woodton, Norfolk

I was both sceptical and nervous about using hypnotherapy to help with weight-loss. Sabrina’s calm, gentle manner soon put me at ease and now 3 stone lighter I wonder why I ever had any doubts. I feel more confident, fitter, healthier and happier – thank you Sabrina.

J.L. - Bungay, Suffolk

Sabrina was professional, kind, relaxing and most importantly a miracle worker in my eyes! I have bitten my nails since I was a young child, and with Sabrina’s expert help and guidance I am now bite free and very, very pleased with the outcome.

A.K. - Bradwell, Norfolk

After years of chronic depression, Sabrina was able to give me the confidence to deal with my condition and anxieties. I had my reservations at first, but I quickly realised this was the best decision I'd ever made.

C.G. - Fakenham, Norfolk

Following the loss of my sister, I had many issues dealing and coming to terms with the bereavment. After a few counselling sessions, I feel ready to move on with my life.

A.C. - Taverham, Norfolk

Lost my job in December 2016 at the age of 56 and my self-esteem was at an all time low. Sabrina has helped me regain my confidence and I'm better equipped to tackle the workplace once more.

G.S. - Beccles, Suffolk

Accreditation

As a practicing counsellor, I belong to an Accredited Register of healthcare professionals, all of whom must be able to demonstrate the required levels of competency, in accordance with the stringent criteria set out by the Professional Standards Authority. For more information on the Accredited Register, and how it operates, you may wish to play this short video, which explains the role of the PSA in greater detail.