Emily HodsonBACP

Emily Hodson offers calm, practical support for people facing pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood concerns. She meets people where they are and helps them talk through hard emotions, manage shifting identity, and cope with mood changes. Emily writes plainly and keeps sessions focused on what matters right now.

Emily trained as a person-centred counsellor and holds BACP accreditation, which means she works in line with professional standards. She uses mindfulness and creative activities in sessions to help people find new ways of thinking and feeling. These tools can be helpful when processing grief, trauma, or low mood.

Before specialising in counselling three years ago, Emily spent many years supporting people in mental health settings. More recently she worked in creative recovery projects in the community, adapting interventions to fit each person. That experience influences a flexible, down-to-earth style in sessions.

She has also worked as a school counsellor for nine months, which widened her experience of supporting different ages and needs. Emily has worked with many issues including trauma and abuse, postpartum depression, self-esteem, parenting concerns and relationship difficulties such as attachment and abandonment.

Sessions are delivered in everyday language and often include practical exercises, short mindfulness practices and creative tasks when useful. People who prefer a gentle, collaborative approach tend to find her style accessible and straightforward.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Emily commonly uses person-centred counselling, which focuses on understanding each person's experience and responding with empathy. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they talk through pregnancy and childbirth related worries.

She also integrates mindfulness practices to help manage stress and mood; these are short exercises that bring attention to breathing and bodily sensations and can be practised during or between sessions. Creative methods are used too, such as simple drawing or journalling prompts, to open up new ways of expressing difficult feelings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which techniques suit their needs, goals and day-to-day life. Together they may try different tools and adjust the plan as things change.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy routines and reducing travel time, which can make ongoing care easier to maintain. Because the original biography does not specify session formats, confirm current options before booking so you know what will work best for your schedule and preferences.