William Hood, BACP

William blends person-centred work with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness to give practical, talk-based support. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead so people set the agenda and go at a pace that suits them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try new responses to reduce anxiety or change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve calm.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. William will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He may use more CBT tools for specific problems, or lean on person-centred dialogue and mindfulness when the priority is emotional support and presence.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are close to an in-person feel and allow face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for those who prefer not to use video. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who communicate better in writing. These options help therapy fit into work, family life and different routines while keeping the focus on practical progress.