Svetlana HodgeBACP

Svetlana Hodge offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people facing pregnancy and childbirth related worries, stress, anxiety or life changes. She presents as warm and approachable, and focuses on listening carefully so clients can make sense of what they are feeling. Svetlana uses a person-centred way of working that keeps the client's pace and priorities at the centre of each session.

Her background includes three years of practice and professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She draws on relational work and straightforward empathy rather than technical jargon. Conversations typically focus on what is happening now, how it feels, and what small changes might help day to day.

Svetlana supports people dealing with depression, low self-worth, grief, emotional overwhelm and major life transitions. She also helps with specific concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, blended family questions, communication problems, eating and body image worries, and caregiver stress.

In sessions she aims to help people reconnect with their own strengths. That often means naming upsetting thoughts, pacing emotional topics, and trying practical ways to cope between meetings. Clients can expect a respectful, steady presence while they figure out next steps.

Sessions are offered in English, Russian and Ukrainian to reflect diverse needs. Svetlana works with international clients and asks new clients to use the Start Therapy button to begin the short matching process and book according to her availability.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Svetlana's main approach is Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening deeply and following the client's lead. In practice this means the counsellor reflects what the client says, asks gentle questions, and helps the client notice their own strengths and choices. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, stress, low mood and the emotional shifts that come with pregnancy and childbirth.

She also emphasises relational work that values empathy and authenticity. That way of working helps when people feel overwhelmed, disconnected or unsure how to talk about difficult experiences. The therapist aims to create a steady, supportive conversation rather than prescribing steps to follow.

Finding the right style of therapy is part of the work. Svetlana will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adapt the way sessions run to fit their needs. This is a collaborative process where the client and counsellor decide together what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer speaking in their own environment or who need flexibility around childcare or work commitments.