Anna Hodgson
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07484194742
Therapist - Manningtree
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
Availability
I am the local village counsellor and based in Brantham, where I have a warm and comfortable counselling room.
I am available some evenings and all day Wednesday. I am available on a Saturday morning.
I offer a free 20 minute consultation
About me and my therapy practice
You deserve a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted. My approach is warm, empathetic, and non‑judgemental, offering a supportive environment where you can show up exactly as you are. I believe meaningful change happens when you feel safe enough to be yourself, while also being gently encouraged to explore new perspectives and possibilities.
My style is compassionate and collaborative. I take the time to understand your experiences and meet you where you are, while offering thoughtful challenge when it feels helpful. Growth often comes from balancing kindness with honesty, and together we can explore patterns, deepen self‑awareness, and build practical tools that support lasting change.
🌿 About Me
My name is Anna, and I am a fully qualified Psychotherapist. I work with children, young people, adults, couples, and families, offering a safe, compassionate, and adaptable therapeutic space for people of all ages.
🧠 My Experience
With over 20 years of experience, I have supported adults facing a wide range of challenges, including:
Alcohol and drug-related issues
Domestic abuse
Childhood trauma
Depression and anxiety
Emotional instability
Low self-esteem and anger
Self-harm
Identity and LGBTQ+ issues
I also have extensive experience working with neurodivergent clients and with adults who have experienced physical or sexual harm in childhood.
🌱 Working With Children
Alongside my work with adults, I have over two decades of experience supporting children in a therapeutic capacity. Much of this has involved working with children in care who have experienced significant trauma and loss.
I am passionate about offering creative, flexible, and child‑centred therapeutic support. I understand the pressures and complexities children face today, and I aim to help them navigate their emotions and experiences through regular, consistent counselling.
Practice description
🎨 How I Work
I tailor my approach to the unique needs of each client. My therapeutic services include:
Talking therapy
Play therapy
Creative approaches
Gardening therapy
Walking therapy
I believe in thinking outside the box and meeting clients—especially children—where they are, using methods that feel natural and supportive for them.
🏡 My Practice
I am based in the village of Brantham, where I offer sessions in a warm, comfortable, and welcoming counselling room. My aim is to create a space where people feel safe, heard, and understood.
🤝 Get in Touch
If you feel that you—or someone close to you—might benefit from support, I welcome you to reach out. You don’t have to face things alone.
My first session
Initial 20 minute phone call is free. First session is 90 minutes and is chargeable at £80.
My fee is between £50 - £70 per session.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Menopause, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sensory impairment, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Behavioural, Brief therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Family therapy, Interpersonal, Narrative therapy, Play therapy, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Systemic
Clients I work with
Adults, Children, Couples, Families, Older adults, Organisations, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy
Languages spoken
English