Janine Hodge - MBACP, Adult | Child Counsellor |

About me

Hello and Welcome..... thank you for taking the time to read this profile.

I know that often we can find ourselves mentally exhausted with fewer reserves or resilience to cope at times. Life can be pretty tough especially with the current COVID-19 crisis. It’s ok to seek that extra support when things simply get too overwhelming. It can happen to any of us. 1-4 people will struggle with their mental health every year and COVID-19 is causing global panic, fear, overstretched workers, possible loneliness if self-isolating, further vulnerability and the heartbreaking loss of loved ones.

In today's pressured society, we absorb many messages & conditions on who to be, what to do, & how to behave, to fit in, meet expectations or feel 'good enough'. All whilst already coping with loss, pain & difficult situations. It’s no surprise that we all struggle at some point when things just become too much or when the weight of the world and it’s responsibilities become too heavy to hold.

If you are thinking about finding support to work through the overwhelm or struggle then I can offer you a unique relationship, full of warmth, genuine care and understanding, to explore whatever it is you may be finding difficult. Different lenses/approaches can be integrated to help you understand, accept or change difficult thoughts, emotions or patterns, in order to move forward, enjoy life, make positive changes and achieve your goals.

Theory that can help inform our way of working includes the Person-Centred approach, CBT, Transactional Analysis & Creative/Play Therapy. Whether it's a journey of self-discovery or something specific that you would like support with, we can find a way of working together to achieve your goals and meet your expectations.

I know how hard life can be and I’m here to help with emotional difficulties around:-

• Anxiety
• Children's resilience, behaviour, attachment and emotional regulation
• Difficult family dynamics and issues
• Teens exam stress, relationship/friendship/ Identity issues
• Bullying/self-esteem/confidence
• Relationships ending, Separation or Divorce
• Bereavement
• Loss
• Depression
• ASD
• Feeling trapped or experiencing difficulties in a relationship
• Physical mental or terminal disorder or illness
• Past/present trauma and abuse
• Changes in identity and difficulties experienced around difference and diversity
• Difficulties around pregnancy, non-pregnancy, miscarriage or parenthood
• Disability

Given the current climate, we can assess financial affordability on an individual basis and work remotely either by phone or video call if preferred or when necessary.

Being a part of your counselling journey would be a privilege and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Warmly,

Janine