Noya Hoffman

• Depression and anxiety
• CBT and psychodynamic
• Goal focused work

About Noya

Noya Hoffman works with people experiencing depression, anxiety, stress and related problems. She offers short-term, focused counselling and uses a collaborative approach to set goals and find a clear focus for therapy. Noya is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 10 years' experience in practice.

Noya helps people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. She begins by working with each person to build a simple formulation of their difficulties and to agree practical goals. Sessions use a mix of techniques drawn from several therapies so that what happens in session is suited to the goals agreed together.

Her practice combines psychodynamic ideas with cognitive behavioural techniques. That means she looks at how past patterns and current thinking keep problems going, and then works on small, practical changes. Solution-focused methods are used when someone wants short-term, goal-oriented work.

Noya also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. She can support issues such as low self-esteem, relationship and communication problems, coping with life changes, workplace difficulties and anger. Additional areas include bipolar and other mood disorders, ADHD, trauma and eating concerns.

Sessions aim to be direct and practical while keeping the pace set by the client. People who want to start are asked to use the site matching process to book a first session and agree the initial focus.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting entangled in them, and is useful for anxiety, low mood and persistent worry. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical strategies for panic, anxiety and depression. Psychodynamic ideas look at long-standing patterns that may repeat in relationships and everyday choices and help make those patterns clearer.

Choosing which approach to use is part of the work. Noya will collaborate with each person to decide what fits their goals and preferences, and may combine techniques from different approaches as the work develops.

Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Many people find online sessions help fit counselling around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If a quieter or lower-bandwidth option matters, mention this when you book so a suitable arrangement can be discussed.

Topics Noya lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Self-esteem
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Eating disorders
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Avoidant personality
• Communication problems
• Guilt and shame
• Mood disorders
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Noya

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and panic attacks are listed among her core concerns and she uses approaches such as CBT and ACT to address them.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers short-term, focused counselling that combines psychodynamic ideas with cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques.

What experience does she have?

She has 10 years of clinical experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English according to the information provided.

Does she work with clients outside the UK?

She does not take clients outside the United Kingdom.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.