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Caroline Hobson, BACP

Caroline Hobson is a person-centred counsellor who works in a calm, empathic way.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About Caroline

Caroline Hobson is a person-centred counsellor who works in a calm, empathic way. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Caroline focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma and abuse.

She creates a simple, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about what matters most. Sessions are paced to suit each person and grounded in listening rather than labels.

Background and approach

Caroline believes people know themselves best and supports them to find their own path forward. Her approach is experiential and often gently directive when it helps the process. She may draw attention to feelings or patterns that emerge in session so these can be named and worked through.

Creativity is sometimes used to deepen self-expression and understanding. Creative tools can include emotion cards, writing, drawing, painting or collaging. These options are always discussed first and only used with the client’s consent.

Caroline aims to help people uncover personal meaning without judgement or interpretation. She has worked with people experiencing addiction, grief, relationship problems, family issues, eating concerns and low self-worth. Sessions aim to reduce shame, increase self-understanding and support steady steps towards change.

Practical pacing and clear conversation guide the work together.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	388127	February 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Caroline lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Codependency
Commitment issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues

Ways of working Caroline names

Client-Centred Therapy

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How person-centred work translates to online therapy

Caroline uses person-centred counselling, which emphasises listening, empathy and partnership. This approach focuses on the client’s experience and helps with issues like anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties by offering a steady, non-judgemental space to talk.

She often works experientially, drawing attention to feelings and patterns that appear in the session. That can include gentle prompts or creative activities to help name emotions and make sense of difficult experiences. For some people this way of working helps with shame, self-esteem and attachment-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Caroline will discuss goals and preferences and adapt how she works so the sessions fit the client’s needs. Together they decide whether to introduce creative tools or keep to conversation-based work.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions suit those who need lower bandwidth or a quicker check-in. Live chat and messaging offer ongoing written support and can fit around busy days or shift work. These options are intended to make counselling more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Caroline helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and trauma and abuse among other concerns.

What is her style in sessions?

She practises a person-centred approach that focuses on listening, empathy and collaboration while sometimes using experiential prompts to deepen awareness.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of experience working with a range of difficulties including addiction, trauma, low self-esteem and family problems.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK see her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does the subscription and booking work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.