Holly Ibbs
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About me
In our sessions, we focus on creating a space where you feel truly heard, understood, and accepted. There’s no judgement, no pressure—just a calm, supportive environment where you can bring whatever’s on your mind. I am a down-to-earth and open therapist who believes wholeheartedly in the importance of the relationship.
You deserve to feel valued just as you are. I’m passionate about providing a compassionate space where you can speak freely and at your own pace. Everyone’s story is different, and I approach yours with openness and respect.
Our relationship is at the heart of this work—feeling comfortable and supported is essential to real progress.
I believe you know yourself better than anyone—sometimes, you just need the right environment to untangle your thoughts and see things more clearly.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, grief, or simply feeling stuck, we work together to help you reconnect with yourself.
Therapy isn’t about changing who you are—it’s about understanding yourself better and figuring out what you need to move forward in a way that feels right for you
Training, qualifications & experience
Level 4 Diploma and Therapeutic Counselling-CPCAB
Level 2+3 Certificate In Counselling skills
Certificate in Cruse Loss and bereavement training
Certificate in The role of attachment in Counselling
Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Member organisations
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
If you are dealing with something that is not listed above, feel free to contact me for a 15-minute call to see if I can support you.
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 15-minute introduction chat, this may help you to decide if I am the right counsellor for you.
When I work
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Further information
I abide by the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling & Psychotherapy. I receive regular professional supervision in accordance with the BACP guidelines. I have an up-to-date DBS check and insurance.
