I am licensed in the UK with 5 years experience as an Integrative Therapist, (CPCAB Level 5) Counselling Lecturer, Clinical Supervisor and Therapeutic-Coach.
I help people who are experiencing anxiety and depression due to a fear of expressing the true version of themselves. My approach is embedded in Self Actualising Personality Theory, Attachment Theory, Transactional Analysis and CBT.
Often, our mental health is dramatically effected when we don't 'mind the gap'. That's the gap between how we are showing up now and how we would truly desire to show up if we could.
For many of us there can be a huge gap in this mis-aligned way of living. A gap big enough to host a wide range of fears, leading to self-criticism and comparison, judgement, not good enough self talk, low self esteem, confidence and self belief, overthinking and catastrophizing, a negative mindset, not to mention feeling lonely and empty.
When we don't mind the gap, our boundaries can be weak, we can feel insignificant, disempowered, out of control and more worryingly, we may wonder what's the point in it all or what on earth is our purpose.
When we don't mind the gap, we are not living as our true authentic selves that we were born to be and that creates a disturbance and a disconnection with our true sense of identity.
Society, culture and family units all play a part in throwing us off our path of authentic living and alignment. When we experience, trauma, abandonment, rejection, betrayal, bullying, co-dependency or caregivers who lack the capacity to truly see us, hear us and meet our needs, we dim our light and make ourselves smaller, or we rebel and act out. Either way, we adapt and cope and our true self expression gets lost in the void of that gap.
I help people to close that gap. I empower clients on a journey of self discovery to reclaim their authenticity and alignment, resilience confidence and a soul-led energy that enables them to access positive mental health, wellness, change and the ability to live with purpose and fulfilment.
This can often require exploring current symptoms, thought and behaviour patterns and identifying how they were set up.
From here we can identify what patterns need to change to be able to align with your core beliefs and values and feel a positive sense of wellbeing, and a healthy relationship with yourself and your relationships.
Here we can also heal those trauma and childhood wounds so that trauma responses do not keep showing up in your present everyday life.
I will help you explore your sense of self and gain the understanding and knowledge to be able to integrate new thought, behaviour and/or response patterns that work much better for you and your emotional wellbeing. An update and reboot of your own systems software if you like.
As an integrative therapist I can blend different counselling approaches that can be tailored to fit your individual needs. It's a minefield out there, with counselling jargon and the variety of approaches, so I would be more than happy to discuss further how what I offer, can work for you. Please do not hesitate to contact me to find out more.
Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage and I am so excited to have the opportunity to support you on your journey. I look forward to offering you the support and guidance you are looking for. Support that works for you at your pace within a calm and safe space.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Warmly,
Janine
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Codependency, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Narcissism, Postpartum depression, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #379210
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Janine Hodge. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Janine is so likeable and although I'm only at the beginning of my journey I look forward to working together.
Written on Oct 12, 2024 after therapy with Janine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Janine has been amazing, she quickly identified my problems i had to work on and helped me effectively to overcome them. I have felt very supported and safe with her. She is very experienced and provides very practical support to improve in a short period of time. I am a new person having worked with her. Thank you Janine for your help. I would not be where i am today without you.
Written on Oct 02, 2024 after therapy with Janine for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Janine has been so helpful. She is understanding and supportive and has helped me through some anxious situations.
Written on Sep 30, 2024 after therapy with Janine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Janine is considerate and has a good grasp of life’s difficulties. Feel like you can talk openly and honestly about my feelings.
Has made me understand important things in life.
Written on Aug 24, 2024 after therapy with Janine for 1 month on issues concerning depression, anger management, and coping with life changes
Great therapist, a lovely listener! Really helped me.
Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with Janine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management