Janine Hodge , BACP

Janine Hodge is an integrative psychotherapist and coach based in the United Kingdom who combines clinical training with practical coaching to help people move past anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, and emotional overwhelm. She trained to a senior vocational level in counselling (CPCAB Level 5) and is a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. In 2019 she founded Courage2Be Counselling Services, which now operates as Courage2Be Coaching & Psychotherapy, and she continues to work as a parent and relationship coach alongside her therapeutic practice.

Janine also brings experience as a counselling lecturer and clinical supervisor to her work, which informs a reflective, informed approach to client care. She often describes having an 'ADHD superpower' for spotting the subconscious patterns that keep people stuck, enabling focused exploration of the thoughts and dynamics that fuel intrusive thinking and emotional reactivity. Her practice draws on a mix of evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered principles, and solution-focused techniques among others, allowing sessions to be tailored to each person’s needs.

Central to Janine’s work is helping people bridge the gap between who they present to the world and who they want to be. She explores the patterns, beliefs, and past experiences that shape current difficulties and supports clients to heal old wounds, set clearer boundaries, and build an integrated sense of self. The result is practical emotional work aimed at increasing confidence, improving relationships, and creating a more purposeful, aligned life, offered in a calm, non-judgmental setting where clients can grow at their own pace.

Applying ACT and Attachment Work to Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and then take values-driven action. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and emotional avoidance by teaching practical skills to live in line with what matters most. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating; it helps people understand attachment needs, rebuild trust, and improve closeness in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering structured techniques to reduce unhelpful thinking and strengthen coping skills for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Janine works collaboratively with each person to identify the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She draws on her integrative training and clinical experience to tailor sessions, and licensed professionals can adapt methods over time if something isn’t working.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter or more frequent contact is possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and daily life, while still allowing therapists to deliver structured, goal-focused support and continued emotional work.