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William Hood, BACP

William Hood is a counsellor who helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, family issues, anger and low self-esteem.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
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About William

William Hood is a counsellor who helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, family issues, anger and low self-esteem. He also supports people dealing with abandonment, body image, caregiver strain, chronic illness, communication difficulties, control issues, divorce, guilt and shame, loneliness and money worries. He works online and by phone from the United Kingdom and has 14 years of experience.

His style is warm and friendly. Sessions are led by the person in front of him, so people decide what to focus on.

Background and approach

He aims to move at a pace that feels comfortable rather than rushing through topics. William uses a mix of practical and reflective approaches. He draws on client-centred ideas to make space for personal stories.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to help with thoughts, mood and coping skills. Over more than a decade he has worked with many common life problems and everyday pressures. That experience informs how he helps people set simple goals and try small changes that can make daily life easier.

He pays attention to patterns that keep difficulties in place and looks for practical ways to break them. William is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and follows the association's Ethical Framework for the counselling professions. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging as ways to meet, and provides help in English only.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	413361	April 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches that suit online sessions

William uses client-centred work to put the person's priorities first and to let them guide each session. This approach helps when someone needs time to tell their story and decide what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts and behaviours affect mood and offers practical exercises to try between sessions; it can help with anxiety, stress and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. William will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest ways of working that fit. That might mean a mostly practical CBT focus, more reflective client-centred sessions, or a mix chosen collaboratively as needs change.

Online formats make it easier to fit counselling into busy lives. Video calls let people see non-verbal cues, phone sessions work well if bandwidth is limited, live chat allows shorter check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options give flexibility for different days and situations, while keeping the focus on what helps the person move forward.

Frequently asked

What concerns does William focus on?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family worries, anger and self-esteem. He also works with issues like abandonment, body image, chronic illness, loneliness and money problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is warm, friendly and non-judgemental. Sessions are led by the person receiving counselling and move at a comfortable pace.

How much experience does he have?

He has 14 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and has helped people with a wide range of everyday life difficulties.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

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

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.