About Me & My Practice
Mission
Welcome to Dr Norwood's coaching practice. With a compassionate and client-centred approach, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate their challenges and achieve a better understanding about narcissistic abuse caused by toxic relationships. By providing a safe and supportive space, I empower clients to explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours in a non-judgmental environment. Together, we work towards growth, healing, and personal development.
Have you asked yourself these questions?
We will explore the answers together.
What exactly is narcissistic abuse — and how does it show up in relationships?
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Why is it so hard for people to leave toxic relationships?
What are the long-term impacts of narcissistic abuse on mental health?
How do coaches approach working with survivors of this specific kind of trauma?
What are some of the most common misconceptions about narcissistic abuse?
What are key signs that someone should seek professional help?
Credentials
Certifications
Bachelor of Arts
I hold a BA Degree in both Psychology and Sociology from the Trinity University in Washington, D.C. where I first became interested in understanding trauma and its long-term effects, mentally, emotionally and physiologically. I had a calling to counsel with First Responders; those brave persons who are first to arrive on the scene and see the worst of the worst.
Master of Science (MSA)
I hold a Master of Science Degree in Administration, with a specialisation in Organisational Development from Trinity University in Washington, D.C.
PhD in Sociology
I hold a PhD in Sociology from The University of Birmingham UK, a Russell Group Institution. My area of expertise is grounded in comparing the similarities and differences in the experiences of racism among Black American women and Black British women of African descent and Caribbean descent. The theoretical framework for my thesis is Historical Trauma.
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Life Coach
Certified by the Moe Foundation in 2022.
Approach
My approach to coaching is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I clients with empathy, curiosity, and deep respect for their lived experience.
I help them identify patterns of emotional manipulation, understand the psychological effects of narcissistic abuse, and help them work toward reclaiming their voice, agency, and boundaries. Together, we unpack the confusion and shame left behind by toxic relationships and rebuild from a place of clarity, strength, and self-trust.
Achievements
My expertise has been recognized in academia, private sector, and charitable organisations for its impact on tackling tough issues in a safe and respectful environment. I take pride in the positive outcomes achieved through coaching and the transformative journeys of my clients on their pathways toward recovery from narcissistic abuse.
Lette's Chat
​You are not alone. You are not imagining it. You are not crazy.
If those words resonate with you, join us for Lette’s Chat: Live, our new in-person talk series exploring narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships.
Hosted by Dr. Carlette Norwood, writer and director of the critically acclaimed stage play, "The Narcissist", these twice-monthly live events bring together survivors, experts, and the community for brave conversations about love, control, healing, and freedom.
No recording. No shame. No judgment.
Two Wednesdays a month | The Birmingham Black Box
Tickets & details: www.birminghamblackbox.com | Ages 13+
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Coming online soon!
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Photos from the stage play "The Narcissist" written and directed by Dr Carlette L. Norwood
starring Shelley Rivers & Graham MacDonnell
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Photos courtesy of Meraki Media