Siobhan Hopkins, BACP

Siobhan Hopkins works with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like life has shifted in ways they didn’t expect. She meets people where they are and focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that shape day-to-day life. Her manner is warm and straightforward, and she aims to make sessions feel manageable from the first contact.

Her way of working is collaborative and person-centred. Conversations focus on understanding patterns in thinking, feelings and behaviour. Practical steps are discussed alongside deeper reflection, so people leave sessions with clearer next steps as well as new understanding.

She has supported people dealing with relationship strain, grief and loss, parenting challenges, career changes, anxiety and stress, and the aftermath of abuse. She also hears from people facing compassion fatigue, addiction-related concerns, and questions about faith and spiritual belief. Siobhan mentions particular experience with postnatal depression and the emotional consequences of parental adultery.

Siobhan is a BACP registered counsellor and has worked in the UK, Ireland and the USA. That range of experience informs an open, inclusive approach that respects different backgrounds and beliefs. She describes her style as gentle, honest and occasionally light-hearted when appropriate.

People who choose her can expect a steady, non-judgemental presence and a focus on the everyday habits and thought patterns that support change. She invites people to tell their story in their own words and to work together at a pace that feels right.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Siobhan uses client-centred work to create a collaborative conversation where the person’s own experience leads the way. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting what you say, and helping you make sense of your thoughts and habits.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT offers straightforward techniques to change unhelpful thinking and build different daily habits, which can be helpful for anxiety, stress and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to test what feels most helpful, combining gentle exploration with practical steps. Decisions about methods are made together, based on goals and what feels comfortable.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. The biography describes online sessions, but does not list every format here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. It can also help when someone prefers not to use video or needs a lower-bandwidth option for a session.