- Empathic listener
- Family and parenting focus
- Speaks English Russian Ukrainian
About Svetlana
Svetlana Hodge offers calm, steady support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress or emotional pain. She creates a warm, non-judgemental space where someone can talk at their own pace. Parents and individuals worried about family or parenting pressures will find a listening ear and gentle guidance. Sessions are carried out with empathy and honesty to help people make sense of their feelings.
Svetlana practises client-centred therapy, which means she follows the person rather than imposing a strict plan. She listens closely and reflects what she hears to help people reconnect with their own strengths. Conversations focus on what matters most to the individual, such as anxiety, depression, life changes, or low self-worth.
Her work also covers specific issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and eating-related problems. She helps people untangle communication and control issues, and supports those facing divorce, separation or blended-family changes. The approach is relational, based on empathy and authenticity.
Svetlana holds membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. She has three years of counselling experience working with varied emotional concerns. She offers sessions in English, Russian and Ukrainian for people in the United Kingdom and beyond.
To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged according to the therapist's availability and the site's process.
How client-centred practice translates to online therapy
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the person’s pace. In practice this means the counsellor reflects what the client says, helps them name feelings, and supports them to access their own strengths. This approach is often helpful for issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and life transitions.Working relationally online still centres the same qualities of warmth and authenticity. The therapist and client decide together how sessions should proceed, checking in about goals and preferences as they go. This collaborative process helps tailor the way conversations unfold, whether the focus is parenting pressures, attachment worries, or coping with illness.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life by removing travel time and letting sessions take place from wherever a person can concentrate. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or conversations in the client's preferred language such as English, Russian or Ukrainian. Registered or accredited professionals will work with clients to choose the right approach and practical setup that fit their needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Russian, Ukrainian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Svetlana supports people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression, as well as family and parenting pressures. She also works with issues like abandonment, attachment and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practises client-centred therapy, offering an empathic, non-judgemental approach that follows the person's pace and priorities. Sessions focus on listening and helping clients reconnect with their own strengths.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years of counselling experience and works relationally with empathy and authenticity at the core of her practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
Her credential is BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Russian and Ukrainian.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are accepted, so people outside the United Kingdom can arrange sessions.
How are sessions billed and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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