- Person-centred approach
- Parenting and family concerns
- English Russian Ukrainian
About Svetlana
Svetlana Hodge is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting pressures and life changes, including issues around family and relationships. Sessions are offered in English, Russian and Ukrainian and international clients are accepted.
Svetlana uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and understanding. She encourages people to talk through what matters to them, notice their own strengths, and consider small, manageable steps forward. Conversations are paced by the client and often focus on making sense of difficult feelings like guilt or shame.
She often supports people dealing with attachment concerns, abandonment, codependency and commitment worries. Other areas she addresses include blended family issues, communication problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and body image or eating-related struggles. Practical day-to-day coping is part of the work alongside emotional processing.
In sessions Svetlana aims for clear, direct dialogue rather than jargon. She helps people organise thoughts, name feelings, and try out different ways of responding to familiar patterns. The work can include reflecting on past relationships and practising new ways of relating in the present.
People who want to begin with a short questionnaire and then schedule a first session will follow a simple sign-up process. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking.
Person-centred approaches and online working
Person-centred therapy emphasises listening and responding to the person's concerns. The therapist focuses on understanding feelings and priorities, helping people talk through painful emotions and notice their own strengths. This approach can help with issues such as anxiety, depression, guilt and shame, and problems tied to relationships.The work is collaborative. The therapist will help the client identify which ways of working feel most useful and adjust the approach over time. Decisions about pace, topics and methods are made together to match goals and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit a meeting into a busy day, avoid travel, or choose shorter check-ins when time is limited. Online work can make it easier to see a therapist who speaks English, Russian or Ukrainian even if they live elsewhere. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss practical arrangements and help decide how to structure sessions so they fit into everyday life.
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 kinds of concerns does she work with?
Svetlana works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family concerns, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment, codependency and body image.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses a person-centred style that prioritises listening and helping people name their feelings. Work often involves making sense of where guilt or shame come from and trying out different responses.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of experience working as a counsellor. Her practice is informed by relational, person-centred principles.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Russian and Ukrainian. Interpreter services are not mentioned, so check language preferences when enquiring.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted. Confirm any time zone or practical details when arranging sessions.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen subscription and location.
What is the first step to start working together?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.