Counsellor profile
William Hood, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and family concerns
Continue with WilliamAbout
- Person-centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About William
William Hood is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has 14 years of clinical experience and works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, family issues, anger and self-esteem. He also helps people with concerns such as abandonment, body image, caregiving strain, chronic illness or pain, communication problems and money worries.
He offers online and telephone counselling from Manchester, UK. Sessions are led by the client, so conversations focus on what matters most to them. William uses person-centred principles alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and solution-focused ideas. He also brings mindfulness practices into sessions when useful.
In practical terms he uses listening, reflective feedback and gentle questioning to help people notice patterns and make small changes. CBT techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Solution-focused work helps set short-term goals and track progress.
William describes his role as supporting people to sort through confusing feelings and make clearer choices. He pays attention to how stress and long-term health problems can affect mood and relationships. Sessions aim to be steady and straightforward, with pace set by the client.
Clients will be asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session. Fees vary with location and are managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
William commonly uses person-centred counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Person-centred work means the client guides the topics and pace, while the counsellor reflects and clarifies. This approach is useful when someone needs time to work through feelings and decide next steps.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It includes practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and try different reactions, which can help with anxiety, low mood and anger. He also draws on mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept along.
Deciding on an approach is collaborative. The counsellor will discuss options in early sessions and adjust methods based on the client’s goals and preferences. Expect some short exercises between sessions when CBT or solution-focused work is agreed.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking since the biography lists online and telephone work. Check which formats are currently offered when you sign up. Online and telephone sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling without changing therapeutic standards.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family matters, anger and self-esteem. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems and money worries.
How would he approach my concerns in sessions?
Sessions are client-led using person-centred methods. He also uses CBT to address unhelpful thoughts and solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience working as a psychotherapist with adults on a wide range of emotional and practical issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payments arranged?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.