William Hood, BACP

William Hood helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family tensions, anger and low self-esteem. He also supports those dealing with abandonment, body image worries, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, control issues, separation and divorce, guilt, shame and questions about life purpose. William works in English and practises from the United Kingdom.

William has worked as a psychotherapist for 14 years. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which he follows in his professional practice. His manner is warm, friendly and compassionate, and he aims to make sessions easy to follow.

He uses a person-centred style, so sessions are guided by what the client brings. People decide the topics and the pace, and the therapist follows their lead while offering questions and reflections to help clarity.

William also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions, and solution-focused tools that aim to find practical steps forward. He practises mindfulness techniques to help with grounding and managing difficult moments.

Sessions are offered online and by telephone; please confirm the current formats when booking. Costs vary with location and availability and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Approaches that suit online and phone sessions

William combines person-centred work with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness practices. Person-centred therapy means sessions are led by the client and the therapist follows their agenda, which can be useful when you want to focus on issues that matter most to you. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helps you try out different ways of responding to stress or anxiety. Mindfulness offers simple grounding and attention exercises that can reduce reactivity and help with fatigue or rumination.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. William will discuss what fits best for your needs, goals and preferences and will adapt methods as you go. That makes the process collaborative and focused on what helps you feel clearer and steadier.

The biography notes online and telephone sessions, so please confirm available formats when you book. Online or phone sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a working day, reduce travel time and allow a quicker check-in when weeks are busy. They also let people practise skills like mindfulness or CBT homework in day-to-day contexts, which many find helpful for progress.