Integrative Psychotherapist
Holly's training was primarily in person-centered and psychodynamic therapy but along with that, also has the knowledge and experience in Gestalt, Transactional Analysis and Systemic work. She is also trained in Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) - a mindfulness based behavioural therapy using acceptance and mindfulness strategies that increases psychological flexibility and encourages an individual to behave in a way consistent to their life values.
She has previously worked at Addiction Support Care Agency (ASCA) for adults with issues around addiction and substance misuse as well as supporting and working with their carers/family members.
Holly will work with adults, as well as teens and pre-teens from the age of 11 - especially around challenges they may experience attending school since the covid pandemic, helping managing their anxieties around this. She has worked in a school for children and young adults with ASD, and also work with adults who are newly diagnosed or planning a diagnosis for ASD.
Conditions Holly treats includes:
- Addiction / substance misuse
- Abuse; historically or present
- Depression
- Self harm
- Suicide ideation
- Anxiety / panic disorder
- Trauma / PTSD
- OCD and intrusive thoughts
- Dissociation, Derealisation
- Bullying
- Feelings of low self esteem and self worth
Holly is genuine, warm and compassionate, and believes that every individual has the potential to grow into the best versions of themselves. It is of paramount importance for Holly to get a sense of what is really going on for her clients. To see, and get a feel, of how life is, so clients are given the capacity and confidence to support themselves.
Counselling gives you the time and space to talk things through with someone impartial and non judgemental. It can give greater insight and self-awareness that can result in long-lasting changes that can help give a more fulfilled life, with an increased sense of well-being.Talking through things, with the right counsellor, can give the space to gain new perspectives, give better self-understanding and evaluate options more clearly.
Training, qualifications & experience:
- Diploma (level 4 & 5) in Therapeutic Integrative Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills CPCAB
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills CPCAB
- Individual Member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
Continued Professional Development Training and courses:
- 7 years trained Samaritans volunteer (ongoing)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- The ‘inside out’ nature of thought, and our relationship with it
- Self harm
- Trauma
- Suicide Ideation
- Grief and Loss
- Addiction and substance misuse
- Working with young people 11-24 year olds exploring a variety of issues
- Domestic Abuse
- Rape & sexual assault
- Autism training
Therapies offered:
- Person Centred Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Transpersonal Therapy
- Transactional Analysis
- Family Systemic work
Appointments with Holly are available:
- Friday: 9am - 2pm
Price - £85
