- Person-centred approach
- CBT and mindfulness
- Money and life stress
About William
William Hood is a BACP counsellor with 14 years of experience helping people face stress, anxiety, relationship strain and low self-esteem. He also supports people dealing with anger, money and financial issues, and the fallout from divorce or separation. William aims to make sessions feel warm and welcoming so people can talk honestly about what matters to them.
He works in a person-centred way, which means the client sets the pace and chooses the topics to explore. William combines that approach with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and solution-focused methods to help people test new ideas and try small changes between sessions. He also uses mindfulness practices to help with worry and grounding.
Sessions are offered from a base in Manchester, United Kingdom, and he runs counselling by phone and online. He presents himself as friendly and compassionate and seeks to create a non-judgemental space for difficult conversations. William is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which he follows in his work.
Over the years he has supported people with issues such as abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity and isolation. He also works with men facing midlife questions and those searching for life purpose.
People who choose to work with him start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to his availability. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How his approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on following the client's lead and letting them set the topics and pace. This approach helps when someone needs a trusted space to talk through stressful events or relationship difficulties. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offers practical steps people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety or manage anger. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and grounding techniques that help with worry, stress and living with chronic pain.Finding the right approach is often a joint process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try different ways of working to see what fits best. That collaborative stance means plans can change as needs evolve, and small practical experiments are used to test what helps most.
The original biography says he offers online and telephone counselling. Please confirm current session options before booking to make sure the format suits your needs. Online and phone sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, allow for quieter surroundings, and remove travel time. Telephone sessions also work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt methods like CBT and mindfulness to work in remote sessions, with short exercises, guided noticing and focused conversation that fit into everyday life.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What financial or money concerns does he help with?
He supports people struggling with money and financial issues alongside stress, anxiety, relationship worries and self-esteem problems.
What is his general counselling style?
He works in a person-centred way so the client leads the sessions, and he blends that with CBT, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged and what about cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.