It all started with Shingles
My fatigue disorder began in 1986 when I contracted shingles - the adult form of Chickenpox. The virus triggered the onset of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (known in the UK as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis - M.E.).

Over time, just brushing my teeth in the morning became an effort and showering completely wiped me out. I had a severe form of undiagnosed fatigue and didn't know it. I judged myself as being unfit and lazy. This lasted for ten long years.

Turned to holistic medicine
I found no answers from conventional medicine, not even an acknowledgement that M.E. actually existed. So after years of struggle, denial and dead-ends, I finally turned to holistic medicine for some answers. Here I found a wealth of understanding and practical knowledge that turned around my condition within a year.

Messing about in dinghies
Since then I've been completely well and continue to nurture my well-being. The activities I'm now able to enjoy are messing about in dinghies, long walks, workouts at the gym and a swim-session after work each day at the local pool.

Are you a Doctor?
No - I'm a Therapist. I specialise in Fatigue Disorders because of my own experience and subsequent training. I understand what people are going through and what needs to happen to turnaround the condition.

What are your qualifications?
Advanced Certificate in Person-Centred Counselling: This is invaluable in helping me to help you find your blind-spots, uncover the roots of fatigue and help you focus on the right things.

Certificate in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction: I trained at Bangor University with Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn who wrote 'Full Catastrophe Living'. MBSR has become an accepted and highly effective clinical approach to stress, pain and illness.

University of Wales Bachelor of Science Degree: the degree is in Educational Computer Multimedia.

Practitioners Certificate in Psychological Kinesiology (Psych-k): I trained with Internationally renowned Instructor, Lars Steinberg.

Diploma in Neuro Linguistic Programming and Life Coaching: I trained at The European College of Holistic Medicine in London with Phil Parker.

10 years of debilitating fatigue: I feel this is the most invaluable and unique qualification I hold for helping others with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME. Now I'm well, that experience allows me to understand what others are going through. I've been down most of the dead-ends, so you don't have to.

My aim is to inspire your trust to have me as a guide through your fatigue journey. I know the landscape and can be of support at what ever stage of the healing process you're at.

R. Amir Norris B.Sc. (Hons)
Holistic Fatigue Therapist