William Hood, BACP

William Hood is a BACP counsellor with 14 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, anger, and self-esteem. William also supports people with issues such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication problems.

He describes his main stance as person-centred. Sessions are led by the client, and the topics come from what matters most to them. William blends this with cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding.

Mindfulness practices are part of his offering and are used to help people manage strong feelings and reduce reactivity. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences can shape present reactions and relationships. The emphasis is practical - noticing what happens, naming it, and testing small changes.

William works online and by telephone from Manchester. He aims to work at a pace that feels comfortable and to be straightforward about options in session. He follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework as a registered member of the BACP.

People choosing William often want to reduce bursts of anger or stop resentment building up. He supports clients who want clearer communication, better handling of stress, and fewer impulsive responses. Early sessions focus on what the client wants to achieve and simple steps to get started.

Approaches used in online work and how they help