Emily Hodson, BACP
Emily Hodson offers a calm, steady presence for people facing trauma, grief, low self-esteem and depression.
- Trauma and Abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- +3 more
About Emily
Emily Hodson offers a calm, steady presence for people facing trauma, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She introduces short, practical steps and listens without rushing. Her approach suits someone who wants gentle, creative ways to process difficult feelings and make small changes.
Emily has a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy qualification, shown as BACP, and has focused on counselling for three years. She has worked in community recovery projects and spent time as a school counsellor for nine months.
Background and approach
Those roles shaped a flexible style that adapts to what a person needs in the moment. Sessions often draw on person-centred values, with space to reflect and be heard. Emily also uses mindfulness and creative exercises to help people name feelings and try new coping strategies.
She explains techniques plainly and practices them together with clients so they feel manageable. Her experience covers a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, grief, mood and personality difficulties, and issues such as abandonment, attachment and postpartum depression. She also supports people handling isolation, guilt, forgiveness and life purpose questions.
People who prefer a warm, flexible counsellor who mixes talking with practical tools may find Emily a good fit. She works in English and sees clients in the United Kingdom and internationally by online formats.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 407653 | August 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Emily works with
Everything Emily lists, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
She also brings creativity into sessions through art, writing or practical tasks that make feelings easier to name and try out new responses. These methods can be helpful for grief, trauma-related distress, low self-esteem and parenting strain because they offer hands-on ways to process experience rather than only talking about it.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods together and adjust what they do based on what helps. Clients are involved in choosing techniques and pacing so therapy fits their needs and preferences.
Online formats widen access to these approaches. Video calls let visual and creative work continue much like an in-person session. Phone sessions can be used for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer to write about their thoughts, want flexible timing, or need a lower-key way to share between longer sessions.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Emily commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stresses, low self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, postpartum depression, mood and personality difficulties.
What is her counselling style like?
Her style is person-centred, with an emphasis on listening and responding to each person's needs. Sessions often include mindfulness and creative exercises to help people process feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years dedicated to counselling work and prior experience in mental health settings. Recent roles include community creative recovery work and nine months as a school counsellor.
What credentials and location are listed?
Emily holds the BACP credential and operates from the United Kingdom. The BACP reference reflects her professional registration as supplied.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. This allows people outside the UK to work with her online.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules. These formats let people choose what feels most practical.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is determined during sign-up and depends on the chosen plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match needs to the right professional.
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