Counsellor profile
Caroline Hobson, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - relationships and recovery
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- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 388127
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Creative methods
- Codependency support
About Caroline
Caroline Hobson is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma, depression and parenting strain. Her practice also covers grief, self‑esteem, body image and codependency concerns.
Caroline bases her work on Client-Centred Therapy. She treats the person in front of her as an expert on their own life. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and helping people notice what they are feeling and needing. She may bring gentle prompts to help clarify difficult emotions.
She often uses creative methods alongside talking. This can include drawing, creative writing, collaging or using emotion cards. These activities are offered as options and are discussed together before they are used. The aim is to help people find meaning in their experience without labels or judgment.
Caroline says she works experientially, drawing attention to moments that feel important in the session. That might look like pausing to explore a strong feeling, or returning to a phrase that keeps repeating. The approach is collaborative and practical - noticing what helps and what gets in the way.
People who have met her bring issues such as addiction, abuse, attachment problems, shame, infidelity and eating concerns. She supports individuals through changes like separation, loss and recovery from substance harm. Her practice follows the BACP code of ethics and she conducts work in English.
How sessions work
How Client‑Centred work translates to online counselling
Client‑Centred Therapy puts the person's experience first. It involves attentive listening and reflection to help someone notice what they are feeling and needing. This approach suits people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, addiction and issues around self‑esteem or body image.Caroline may also offer creative ways of working alongside Client‑Centred listening, such as using emotion cards, creative writing or drawing. These are tools to deepen self‑understanding and to help express material that can be hard to put into words. They are discussed and agreed together before being used in sessions.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide what helps most, based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. That might mean focusing on emotional awareness, trying a creative exercise, or switching between different ways of exploring an issue over time.
Please confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare or travel, and they can allow for shorter check‑ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals use these formats to offer regular appointments that fit everyday life without needing a long commute.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma, depression, grief, self‑esteem and related concerns such as body image and codependency.
What is her way of working in sessions?
Her approach is Client-Centred Therapy, focusing on listening, reflection and helping people notice their feelings. She works experientially and may pause to explore moments that feel important.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
She has three years of professional experience working with a range of issues including addiction, trauma and relationship difficulties.
Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?
She is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP on her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then 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 you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.