Janine Hodge , BACP

Janine Hodge is a UK-based integrative psychotherapist and coach with over seven years of clinical experience. She combines psychotherapy and coaching to support people managing anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, and the challenges of showing up authentically in their lives. Janine draws on an integrative toolkit that is tailored to each person, blending approaches that suit the presenting issues and the individual's preferences.

She trained to a high level in counselling practice - including a CPCAB Level 5 qualification, a recognised advanced counselling training in the UK - and is a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). Janine also founded Courage2Be Counselling Services in 2019, which now operates as Courage2Be Coaching & Psychotherapy. Alongside her clinical work she works as a counselling lecturer and clinical supervisor, bringing both practical experience and teaching expertise to her practice.

Janine works with adults on a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, and issues affecting LGBT and family dynamics. Her practice often explores underlying patterns - including attachment and abandonment themes - and helps clients reframe unhelpful beliefs and behaviours. Sessions focus on identifying the roots of distress, developing new ways of responding, and building an "inner master blueprint" of attitudes and habits that support wellbeing, confidence, and stronger relationships.

Clients can expect a collaborative, compassionate approach that combines depth work with practical coaching tools. Janine aims to create a supportive space where people can reconnect with their authentic selves, heal old wounds, and take clear steps toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when uncomfortable feelings are present. It focuses on noticing thoughts and emotions without being driven by them and is useful for anxiety, low mood, and problems that involve avoidance.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns in connections with others. It can help with relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and issues that stem from family of origin dynamics by strengthening emotional awareness and improving relational responses.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems and offers tools for managing intrusive thoughts and improving daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Janine works collaboratively with clients to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions combine gentle exploration with practical strategies so the plan evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy lives, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from locations across the United Kingdom. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily schedules, and use formats that feel most comfortable for each person.