Svetlana Hodge, BACP

Svetlana Hodge offers calm and steady support for people feeling overwhelmed by everyday pressures. She creates a warm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk at their own pace. Her approach is person-centred and grounded in empathy, aiming to help people reconnect with their own strengths. Svetlana uses a relational way of working, focusing on building a trusting connection first. Sessions typically involve gentle listening, reflecting what’s said, and helping clients make sense of difficult feelings. She often supports people coping with anxiety, stress, low mood, and big life changes. Parents and carers who are juggling family demands often find practical help here. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, blended family tensions, and communication problems. Other focus areas include body image, eating and food-related issues, chronic illness or pain, codependency and difficulties around commitment. Svetlana brings three years of counselling experience and holds BACP, which is listed as her credential. She works with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and can offer sessions in English, Russian and Ukrainian. International clients are accepted. If you are considering therapy, the typical next step is to select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How client-centred work adapts to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathy, genuine listening and trusting the client’s ability to find solutions. This approach creates space to talk through anxiety, depression, relationship worries and life transitions without pressure to perform. It helps people feel heard and supported as they explore their own values and choices.

Svetlana emphasises a relational way of working, so the match between client and counsellor matters. Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. She will help you figure out what feels most useful based on your needs, goals and practical preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use a preferred language in sessions and connect across different locations. Confirm current session formats when you arrange a first appointment to be sure they suit your routine and requirements.