- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Holly
Holly Cruttenden is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has four years' experience working with adults. She specialises in stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, family issues, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and she welcomes clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.
Holly draws on a background in psychology and counselling to help people untangle persistent guilt and shame linked to family, faith or relationships. She listens for the stories people tell about themselves and helps them test whether those stories still fit. Work in sessions commonly focuses on understanding patterns, reducing unhelpful self-judgement, and building clearer ways to respond to difficult feelings.
Her style is grounded in Client-Centred Therapy, which means she follows each person's pace and priorities in session. She also uses practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) tools to map thoughts and actions that keep guilt or shame active. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help people notice feelings without getting overwhelmed.
Holly has worked with a range of experiences including neurodiversity, trauma, caregiver stress, blended family matters and domestic violence. She also supports people dealing with ageing concerns, grief from separation, and long-standing family of origin issues. Her background includes roles supporting children and young people and adult mental health recovery work.
People who contact her often want straightforward conversations about what keeps them stuck and simple steps they can try between sessions. To start, clients use the site's matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work
Holly often uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening carefully and following the client's priorities. This approach helps people who carry shame or guilt to set the pace and raise what matters most in session.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to map links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT offers straightforward exercises and experiments people can try between meetings to test self-critical beliefs and reduce unhelpful habits.
Mindfulness practices are offered to help people notice difficult emotions without becoming overwhelmed and to increase tolerance of uncomfortable states.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Holly discusses options with each person and adjusts the mix of listening, CBT tasks and mindfulness based on goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that evolves over time.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so please confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can be easier to fit into daily life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins around busy schedules, or offering options that do not require video. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use these practical benefits to make therapy more manageable alongside work, family or other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
Holly works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, family problems, self-esteem and coping with life changes, along with related areas such as caregiver stress, trauma, and family of origin issues.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She combines Client-Centred listening with practical CBT tools and mindfulness to help people notice patterns, test unhelpful beliefs, and try different responses between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
Holly has four years' professional experience and a background in psychology and counselling, including work supporting children and young people and adult mental health recovery work.
Is she a registered therapist and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom, while working with clients internationally.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the booking system.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.