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About Holly
Holly Cruttenden is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with people facing stress, anxiety and major life changes. She holds a BACP credential and has four years of professional experience. Holly aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what is worrying them and begin to make changes that feel manageable.
She uses a person-centred approach, which means sessions focus on the client's priorities and pace rather than fitting a fixed plan. Holly also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when these suit a person’s goals. These approaches are used to help with patterns of thinking, emotional regulation and understanding recurring relationship issues.
Holly has experience supporting people with low self-esteem, family tensions and the ripple effects of separation and divorce. She also works with those facing caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems and the lasting impact of family of origin issues. The profile notes work with LGBT concerns and neurodiversity-related challenges such as autism and Asperger syndrome.
Her wider focus includes ageing and geriatric issues, dissociation, avoidant and dependent personality styles, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Holly’s background includes roles supporting children and young people as well as adults, and she has worked in mental health recovery settings and for a counselling project for young people.
Sessions are conducted in English and Holly accepts international clients. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking and follow the usual site steps to start therapy.
How Holly's approaches translate to online therapy
Holly uses a person-centred way of working alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. Person-centred therapy focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people set their own goals; it suits people who want a supportive, non-directive space. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviours interact and offers practical strategies for anxiety, stress and low self-esteem. Mindfulness practices aim to build present-moment awareness and can help with emotional regulation and rumination.Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. Holly will talk with each person about their needs, preferences and what they want to achieve. Together they decide which elements to try and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm format options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy routines, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins between commitments. Online sessions can also make it easier to continue support when life circumstances change, while still allowing practical work on thoughts, behaviours and mindfulness exercises.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Holly help with?
Holly works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes. She also addresses family tensions, separation, caregiver stress and issues linked to neurodiversity and LGBT concerns.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She takes a person-centred approach and adapts work to what feels right for each person. Cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas are used when helpful.
What is Holly's background and experience?
Holly has four years of professional experience and a background that includes work with children, young people and adults in mental health recovery settings.
Where is Holly based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds a BACP credential as stated in her profile.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Holly accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options with the service before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Holly?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.