- Gentle listening
- Practical insight
- Inclusive approach
About Siobhan
Siobhan Hopkins welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by change, loss, relationship strain or ongoing patterns that no longer serve them. She writes plainly and listens closely, helping clients name what feels heavy and take small, steady steps forward.
Sessions are offered online and Siobhan works at a gentle pace. She focuses on understanding the stories behind difficult feelings rather than offering quick fixes. This helps people find clearer choices and calmer ways of relating to others.
Her work pays attention to life events such as grief, parental adultery, growing up around addiction, and postnatal depression. She also supports people navigating spiritual or religious questions, including recovery from spiritual abuse or leaving high-control faith groups. Those experiences shape the way she understands what clients bring into sessions.
Siobhan trained at Newman University in Birmingham and has lived and worked in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the USA. She is BACP registered, which indicates she meets the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy standards listed by that organisation.
Her approach draws on attachment ideas and person-centred practice, along with psychodynamic and humanistic influences. Over time she helps people recognise patterns, develop more helpful ways of coping, and reconnect with their own strengths.
She invites people from all backgrounds to tell their story without judgement, and aims to create a warm, respectful space with a light touch of humour when appropriate.
How Siobhan uses therapy approaches online
Attachment-based work looks at the ways early relationships shape how people feel and connect now. Online sessions can help you notice patterns in relationships, such as fear of abandonment or difficulty trusting others, and work on building steadier ways of relating.Client-centred practice means the counsellor listens without judging and follows your pace. That approach supports people who need space to make sense of grief, life changes or a crisis of faith, and helps them find their own answers rather than being told what to do.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical ways to reduce anxiety or manage low mood by testing unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioural changes between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Siobhan will discuss options with you and adjust the way she works to match your goals, preferences and what you want to get from therapy. That decision is made together as you try things and see what helps.
If you are considering online therapy, it can make it easier to fit sessions around family, work and travel. Online sessions can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins, and let conversations happen from wherever you are based. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how she is running appointments.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people facing relationship difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, career decisions, stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as codependency and communication problems.
What is her style in therapy?
Her style is warm and person-centred, focusing on understanding your story and helping you spot patterns. Sessions are collaborative rather than giving quick solutions.
How long has she been practising?
She has four years of clinical experience working with people across a range of concerns and life changes.
What qualifications does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and trained at Newman University in Birmingham. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; check the practical details when you book to confirm time zones and scheduling.
Which session formats are available?
The biography confirms online sessions are provided; please confirm the current session formats before booking so you know which options are on offer.
How does costing work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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