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My name is Thom Fairclough, and I am a UK qualified and UKCP accredited psychotherapist. In addition, I am also accredited with the EAP (European Association of Psychotherapy) which is a European standard of excellency for psychotherapy. I now live in Norway. As of January 2026, I have nearly 20 years of experience and over 18,000 client hours in psychotherapy and clinical supervision,

 

My background includes a first degree in Philosophy, which means I've always been someone who questions, seeks meaning, and explores life’s complexities. Over the years, I’ve also studied psychology, social work, teaching, supervision, and psychotherapy (up to MSc level). I also hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy and have taught trainee Gestalt Psychotherapists in England. I like to study languages – Norwegian and Spanish.

 

In late 2024, I moved to Norway. I took a one year sabbatical in order to settle into this new chapter of my life, and now, I feel the time is right to restart and offer my services once more.

 

My Approach

 

I don’t promise quick fixes. Real change takes time, and I believe in an honest, realistic and grounded approach to therapy. You won’t have to look far on the internet to find therapists with ‘all singing, all dancing’ websites, claiming quick results, with “life-changing" breakthroughs in just a few sessions. While change can of course begin early, and this can consist of ‘light-bulb moments’, lasting transformation often takes longer than one or two sessions. As part of my training, I have undergone hundreds of hours of one-to-one and group therapy, this has been both in-person and on-line. It hasn’t always been easy, but it has been deeply transformative. I know what it’s like to sit in the ‘clients’ chair’, and I understand how challenging, moving, frustrating, and ultimately rewarding this process can be.

 

I don’t start from the premise that you are “ill.” I know that many people come to therapy feeling ‘broken’ or ‘ill’, but I see these struggles as creative adaptations that you’ve made to navigate life’s challenges. While these adaptations might not feel very creative at times, the good news is - if you’ve adapted before, you can adapt again! Therapy is about rediscovering your capacity to do so.

 

What I Offer

 

I’m purposely keeping this website simple. As I say in my Introductory Video, a very trusted friend and colleague once told me, “Thom, you’re a boutique, not a department store.” That advice has stuck with me, reminding me that I can’t work with everyone that contacts me. I want to focus on offering meaningful and personal therapy, and invest my time in people who are also investing in themselves. As I’ve gotten older (and hopefully wiser!), I’ve become more compassionate—and more discerning about how I spend my time.

 

For this reason, I offer online psychotherapy to a small number of clients. I do have a waiting list, so if you’re interested, feel free to reach out and we can have a talk about whether we might be able to work together. My availability is daytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We can initially discuss things via email, I can share with you my Therapeutic Agreement, which outlines what you can expect from me and what I will expect from you. Then if appropriate we can arrange to meet online where we can discuss things further. We can agree on a set number of sessions or work in an open-ended way, reassessing periodically to make sure you’re getting what you need from our time together.