William Hood

• Stress and anxiety
• CBT techniques
• Mindfulness practice

About William

William Hood helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, anger and self-esteem using a person-centred way of working. He offers sessions that follow the client's lead and uses cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and solution-focused tools to address practical problems. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 14 years' experience as a psychotherapist.

He works so that the person in the room sets the agenda. Sessions are shaped around what the client brings, and pace is agreed together. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. Mindfulness practices are offered to support present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.

Solution-focused strategies are used when the client wants short-term, goal-oriented work. Psychodynamic ideas may be drawn on to understand longer-standing patterns and how past experiences affect current feelings. William combines these approaches to match each session to what the client wants to work on.

He has worked across a range of common concerns including abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems and control issues. He also helps with divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose and money worries.

Sessions are offered in English and conducted from the UK. William uses the ethical framework of the BACP in his practice and brings 14 years of clinical experience to each appointment.

How his approaches translate to online counselling

William commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in sessions. Client-Centred Therapy means the client sets the agenda and the counsellor follows their lead, which suits open discussion about relationships, self-esteem and personal concerns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behaviour, and it is useful for stress, anxiety and anger.

He also works with mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and feelings with less reactivity; this can be practised in short guided exercises during a session. Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, try methods, and agree what feels most helpful in subsequent sessions in a collaborative way.

The original biography says he offers online and telephone counselling sessions; please confirm the current session formats before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time and allow work on thoughts and behaviours in the context of day-to-day life. Telephone sessions can be a simpler option when video is not preferred or when a shorter check-in is needed.

Topics William lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Abandonment
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about William

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He supports people dealing with anxiety and related stress using CBT and mindfulness techniques.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He works in a person-centred way and uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused methods as needed.

How much experience does he have?

He has 14 years' experience as a psychotherapist.

Is he accredited and where is he based?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I book sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are sessions offered remotely or in person?

The biography states he offers online and telephone counselling sessions; confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start working with him?

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