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William Hood, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 14 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

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William Hood helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger and low self-esteem. He also supports people facing family concerns, abandonment worries, body image struggles, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and issues around money and life purpose. He is William Hood, a counsellor with 14 years' experience and a BACP credential.

He uses a person-centred approach that lets the client steer the conversation. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and move at a pace that feels right.

Background and approach

That practical, client-led style is combined with techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness to tackle unhelpful thoughts and build everyday coping skills. William also draws on solution-focused work to identify clear next steps and on psychodynamic ideas to consider how past patterns influence present choices. Sessions often mix short-term goals with deeper reflection, depending on what the person wants to achieve.

Conversations are straightforward and geared towards small, realistic changes. He works online and by phone from the United Kingdom. Sessions can be arranged to suit different schedules and preferences.

William describes his style as warm, friendly and compassionate, aiming to create a non-judgemental space for honest discussion. People come for help with communication problems, control issues, separation and divorce, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and men’s midlife concerns. He pays attention to practical outcomes while also exploring underlying feelings when useful.

Over time this combination helps people feel steadier and more able to make decisions about their lives.

Approaches that suit online working

Client-centred work puts the person's concerns first and lets them guide each session. This approach helps when someone needs to talk through immediate problems, decide priorities or go at their own pace. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing small changes in behaviour. It is useful for anxiety, stress and low mood because it gives clear techniques to try between sessions. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then tailor sessions accordingly. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made or needs shift. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help, while phone sessions work well if bandwidth is limited or a quieter set-up is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, brief support between sessions or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options increase flexibility and help people keep continuity with their therapy across different circumstances.

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger and self-esteem concerns. He also focuses on issues like abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and money worries.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Sessions are person-centred and led by the client, so conversations follow what matters to the individual. Practical techniques from CBT and mindfulness are used when helpful to change thoughts and coping strategies.

What is his professional background?

He has 14 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. His practice brings together person-centred work, CBT, solution-focused methods, mindfulness and psychodynamic thinking.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 14 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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William Hood, BACP

Background and approach

Approaches that suit online working

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety