Emily Hodson

• Trauma and abuse
• Grief and loss
• Mindfulness and creativity

About Emily

Emily Hodson works with people on trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, self-esteem and depression using person-centred counselling and creative methods. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and has three years focused counselling experience.

Emily uses a person-centred approach that puts the person's experience at the centre of sessions. She draws on mindfulness and creative activities to help people notice patterns, express difficult feelings and try different ways of coping. These interventions are introduced in simple, practical ways during meetings.

Her recent role in creative recovery in the community shaped a flexible practice. This meant adapting techniques to what helps most in the moment, and finding non-verbal ways to work when talking alone was not enough. Emily has also worked as a school counsellor for nine months, which gave experience of supporting young people within an educational setting.

She has worked with adults and children, and that experience informs how she plans sessions and suggests exercises between meetings. Emily also supports people with issues linked to attachment, abandonment, domestic violence, postpartum difficulties, mood and personality concerns, intellectual disability, autism and isolation.

Sessions are practical and straightforward. People can expect a calm, structured meeting where the counsellor listens, reflects what she hears, and offers simple tools and creative options to try between sessions.

How evidence-based approaches work in online counselling

Emily uses person-centred counselling which focuses on listening closely to the person's experience and responding without judgment; this helps people feel heard and clarify what they want to work on. She also draws on mindfulness practices to teach simple attention and breathing exercises that reduce overwhelm and improve mood. Creative methods are used too, such as drawing or guided imagination, to help express feelings that are hard to put into words.

Working out which approach fits best is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and decide together which methods to try, adapting them as needs and goals change. That collaborative planning is used to set realistic steps and simple tasks between sessions.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify formats here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit meetings into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people use exercises such as guided breathing or creative tasks during a session while remaining at home, helping therapy fit into everyday life.

Topics Emily lists

• 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 and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Mood disorders
• Personality disorders
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Questions about Emily

Does she work with trauma and abuse?

Yes. Trauma and abuse is listed among the main concerns she works with.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises person-centred counselling and uses mindfulness plus creative interventions in sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years focused counselling experience and additional years working in mental health roles.

Is she a member of a professional body and where is she based?

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

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from outside the UK?

She accepts international clients; confirm session arrangements and scheduling before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start a course of counselling?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.