81 Corolla high beam will only work on flash

Hi all

Have a strange problem. My corolla lights work on low beam, and will let me flash high beam, but go black when flicked to high beam on the stick.

My right side indicator also flashes too fast, left is ok. Not too worried about this.

My mechanic suggested I take it to an auto electician to get it sorted out. Being poor I am open to ideas, even if it means I can talk to the auto elec and not come off sounding like the ignorant female I am.

Cheers Annette