About me
Hi, I'm Holly, my path to counselling has grown out of a range of diverse experiences and layered challenges. Each have strengthened my understanding of others and deepened my empathy and support I bring to my work.
I work in a humanistic, person centred way, guided by you, your pace, your story and your needs. I understand the uniqueness of each individual and draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches to support you. My practice is holistic and trauma informed weaving in transpersonal perspectives and somatic work to foster deeper self connection and healing.
I am a volunteer counsellor for a domestic abuse and sexual violence service supporting survivors in navigating the impact of trauma. In this role, I work with individuals experiencing complex emotional responses, including fear, shame, guilt, anxiety and low self-worth. I provide a compassion space where clients can begin to process their experiences at their own pace.
In addition, I have worked within the NHS providing counselling to staff across a broad range of mental health and emotional wellbeing concerns. My experience includes supporting clients with stress, burnout, depression, grief and loss, and the emotional impact of working in high pressure environments.
I strive to create an inclusive and affirming space for people of all backgrounds, including different cultures, abilities, neurodivergence identities, spiritual paths and LGBTQ+ individuals. I work with deep respect for each person's lived experience.
I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and offer that connection in a collaborative way, working together with each person to support their needs. I offer both short-term and long-term counselling, tailored to your pace and what feels right for you.
I am currently offering counselling exclusively online, providing an accessible space for you to engage in your journey from where ever you are.
If you'd like to explore working together, I offer a free 30-minute consultation via Google Meet. It's a chance for us to connect, talk about what you're looking for, and see if I'm the right counsellor for you.
You're very welcome to email me to arrange a consultation or to ask any questions you may have.
Training, qualifications & experience
- DipHE Humanistic Counselling - University of Chichester
- Certificate in Counselling Skills- University of Chichester
- Counsellor for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Counsellor for Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service
I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). As a member, I adhere to its Ethical Framework for good practice and am subject to its Professional Conduct Procedure. Inline with GDPR requirements, I am registered with the ICO as a data controller, ensuring that personal information is stored securely and confidentially. I am also a member of NCPS (National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society). I regularly attend supervision and participate in regular CPD.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£40.00 - £50.00
Additional information
My fee is £50per session. I also offer concessionary spaces at £40 per session for those on low income and individuals in financial difficulty. If this applies to you please feel free to speak with me, we can discuss together
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