How I Work

Jodie Hector Therapeutic Counselling

How I Work

Sometimes the issues people bring to therapy don’t fit neatly into a category. You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of who you are. Perhaps you're navigating a big life change, struggling with boundaries, or coping with emotions that feel too much…or not enough. Whatever you’re facing, you're welcome to bring it here.

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with their Ethical Framework for the Counselling Profession.

I hold professional liability insurance, have an up to date DBS certificate, and am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

I work with a wide range of issues:

  • Anxiety and low mood
  • Trauma; single event, complex, generational & PTSD
  • Childhood adversity and abuse
  • Grief and loss
  • Relationship and family difficulties
  • Parenting challenges
  • Identity and self-exploration
  • Low self-esteem and confidence
  • Shame and self-criticism
  • Emotional dysregulation

Alongside talking therapy, our work together might also include:

  • Breath-work - to support grounding, calm the nervous system, and increase connection to the body.
  • Body awareness and gentle movement - helping you tune into sensations, release tension, and develop a stronger mind-body connection.
  • Creative expression (e.g. drawing or doodling) - allowing feelings and experiences to surface in a non-verbal, intuitive way.
  • Guided visualisation - supporting insight, emotional processing, or connection to inner resources through imagination and imagery.
  • Storytelling and metaphor - working with symbols, characters, or imagined scenarios to access depth safely and creatively.

These approaches can be particularly helpful if:

  • You find it hard to express yourself with words alone
  • You’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed
  • You enjoy working creatively or intuitively
  • You want to connect more deeply with your body, emotions, or inner world
  • All of these tools are offered gently, and you’ll always have choice in how we work together.