Ed Holden

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Dip.Counselling, MBACP, AET3

About me

Life comes with many challenging situations and struggles. At times all we know is that we want support and this can feel overwhelming. I offer open and direct conversations with you. My approach is to recognise that life is not just about surviving but becoming the best version of who you are. We explore what you would like to bring to sessions and below outlines a few areas that I can support you in.

Some areas that I can help with:

  • Searching for your meaning, purpose, and identity
  • Difficult thoughts around dying or having regret
  • Difficulties with Anxiety and Depression
  • Experiencing burnout in the workplace
  • Support for Parents experiencing burnout 
  • Trauma, Grief and Loss
  • Addiction recovery and rehabilitation
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship and boundary issues
  • Neurodiversity

I have over 10 years working in mental health, support settings and the criminal justice system. I am trainer and I aim to meet you on a human level with frank and open conversations.

Sessions:

Standard - £45 (50 mins)

Concessions - £40 (50mins)

Block booking 6 Sessions - £240(£40 payment plan per session)

You can choose to start with weekly, fortnightly or monthly sessions.

If you prefer a longer session this can be an one-off or monthly - £60 (90 mins)

About Me

My experience is varied and shaped by working within many different cultures and communities such as in India, South Africa, Botswana, and New Zealand. I’ve supported people in criminal justice settings within prison, mental health services, and addiction recovery. This experience allows me to meet you with deep respect and understanding for your individual story, wherever you’ve come from, and whatever you carry.

My other role is a Wellbeing Partner for a homeless charity where I find ways to support employees. I also train staff who support individuals living with trauma and have complex mental health problems. 

All parts of you are welcome, your culture, identity, doubts, and emotions. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin.

If you’re ready to take a step together, I’d be glad to walk alongside you.

Training, qualifications & experience

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4

Motivational Interviewing 

AET Level 3

SMART Recovery Facilitator 

IACT Facilitator 

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills)

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£35.00 - £60.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Health Insurance/EAP

  • BUPA
  • Axa Health
  • Health Assured
  • Aviva
  • Saga
  • Vitality
  • WPA
  • Cigna
  • Allianz
  • Healix
  • Telus Health
  • Lyra Health

Additional information

Block bookings of 6 sessions will be £40 per session.

Talk to me about your unique situation and concessions can be applied. 

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF31

Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check

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