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Caroline Hobson, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
3 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

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Caroline Hobson uses a person-centred approach to help people feel heard and understood. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship pain, grief, eating issues and more. Caroline is introduced as a BACP counsellor and brings three years of practice to her work in the United Kingdom.

Her counselling focuses on listening closely to what matters to each individual. Sessions are shaped around the client's experience rather than a fixed agenda.

Background and approach

That means people lead the conversation and Caroline follows, asking questions and reflecting to help them notice feelings and patterns. Caroline often uses experiential and creative methods to deepen self-understanding. She may suggest emotion cards, creative writing, drawing, painting or collaging when it seems helpful.

Any creative option is always discussed first and only used with the client's consent. She has worked with people facing trauma, domestic violence, addiction, depression, anxiety, shame, low self-worth and relationship difficulties. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, dissociation, body image and coping with divorce or separation.

Caroline describes herself as warm and empathic, aiming to build a trusting working relationship. Her BACP membership means she follows the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy's code of ethics. People looking for sessions in English in the United Kingdom can find practical information about formats and next steps on her profile.

How client-centred therapy works online

Client-Centred Therapy is based on the idea that people know themselves best. The therapist listens closely, reflects what they hear and follows the client's lead to help them explore feelings and choices. This approach is suited to stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and self-esteem concerns.

Caroline also uses experiential and creative techniques when helpful, such as emotion cards, creative writing, drawing or collaging. These methods aim to deepen self-awareness and give new ways to express difficult feelings. Any creative option is discussed and agreed with the client beforehand.

Finding the right way of working is part of the therapeutic process. Caroline will collaborate with each person to decide what feels most useful, taking into account the client’s goals and preferences. Together they can adjust methods over time if something isn’t helping.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when low bandwidth is needed, live chat supports shorter check-ins and messaging suits people who prefer writing or need asynchronous contact. These options help fit therapy around work, family and daily life.
What concerns does Caroline help with?
Caroline works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, eating and intimacy-related issues among others.
What style of therapy does she use?
She practises Client-Centred Therapy, taking a person-led approach that focuses on listening, reflection and supporting people to find their own solutions.
How much experience does she have?
Caroline has three years of counselling experience working with a range of issues including trauma, addiction, anxiety and relationship problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Caroline offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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