William Hood, BACP

William Hood helps people tackle stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger and low self-esteem. He also supports concerns such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems and issues around control or money. William works in a calm, approachable way and lets each person guide the topics in session.

He uses person-centred methods so the client decides what to bring and the pace of work. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to offer practical ways to change thinking and day-to-day habits. Sessions aim to balance listening with concrete steps people can try between meetings.

William has 14 years of experience as a psychotherapist and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He offers help over video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging from the United Kingdom. Sessions are arranged through a subscription service that can be cancelled at any time.

His style is warm and non-judgemental. Conversations are straightforward and respectful. He focuses on making space for what matters to each person while identifying small, achievable goals.

To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. William works in English and does not accept international clients at this time.

Approaches online and how they help

William uses Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness in his online practice. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s pace so people can explore what matters in their own way. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviours and offers practical steps to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, stress and low mood. Mindfulness teaches simple awareness and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support calmer thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. William will discuss options and try methods that match a person’s goals and preferences. Sessions can change over time as needs shift, and choices are made collaboratively between therapist and client.

Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexible access. Video lets people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice-only check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, people who find typing easier, or those who need to fit therapy into a busy day. Registered or accredited professionals provide these formats so people can choose what fits their life and routine.