Svetlana Hodge, BACP

Svetlana Hodge is a person-centred counsellor who creates a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their experience at a pace that feels comfortable. She works from the belief that people often possess the inner resources needed for change, and she supports clients by walking alongside them as they reconnect with those strengths.

Her practice is relational, grounded in empathy and authenticity, which helps people feel heard when they are overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, or struggles with self-worth. Svetlana listens attentively and helps clients make sense of what they are facing in ways that feel safe and supported. She regularly works with issues such as anxiety and stress, depression, self-esteem and identity concerns, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and cultural displacement and integration.

Svetlana is welcoming to people seeking support during times of change or emotional pain and invites prospective clients to reach out to arrange an initial session or to ask questions about how she works. She holds membership of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Client-Centred and Relational Support Online

Svetlana practices Client-Centered Therapy, a person-focused approach that emphasizes understanding each client without judgment and helping them access their own ability to heal and grow. This approach is often helpful for anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and navigating life transitions.

She also works in a relational way, placing the therapeutic relationship itself at the centre of the work. By offering empathy and authenticity, this style supports people dealing with attachment challenges, relationship difficulties, grief, and feelings of disconnection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Svetlana collaborates with clients to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. She works together with each person to tailor sessions and adjust methods as understanding deepens.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, varied locations, or limited mobility. Working online allows clients to access registered professionals and therapists from home or wherever they feel most comfortable, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing daily life.