Tracy Holland


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About me
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck and don't quite understand what is going on for you right now? Are you suffering from anxiety, depression or have a sense that things just aren't right, but you don't know why? Are you unsure about how to move forwards in a more meaningful way? Do you want to make sense of life's challenges?
Trauma is often felt physically as well as emotionally. Trauma symptoms may present as panic attacks, or feeling numb, you might have poor concentration, and are unable to connect with others, or get angry for no apparent reason. Emotionally you may be living life in a constant state of hyperarousal - feeling anxious, on edge and unable to relax, helpless, fearful or sad; these are all common symptoms of trauma. Physically you may experience an upset stomach, unable to sleep, pounding heart, sweating or using alcohol to 'drown out' the intrusive thoughts.
Unresolved trauma can affect how you function. It can take on many forms resulting in some individuals struggling with their jobs, relationships and mental health issues. Counselling can help identify triggers, develop coping strategies, and decrease the symptoms, all in a safe and supportive environment. Recovery from the symptoms of trauma is possible.
I successfully work with trauma, more specifically, childhood trauma, and can hold the space for you to explore whatever comes into your awareness. Together we can safely unlock traumatic experiences, and discuss ways in which you can manage trauma triggers or reactions, when they happen. We will only go where you are comfortable to go, to ensure you are not re-traumatised.
Together we will work at your own pace, exploring your feelings and emotions, which will help you to understand yourself better. Once we start to understand 'the self' we are more able to move through our ‘stuckness’. Being in control of your own therapy journey, setting goals and directing what you want to achieve in therapy, means you will always be in control of your therapy sessions.
I am passionate about talking therapy, and regularly witness growth and change take place during the therapeutic process, where clients feel empowered and able to live a more meaningful life.
We are all unique, living our lives from our own frame of reference, which is why each clients therapy journey is completely different. By building deep therapeutic relationships with clients, in a safe and held space, change can occur. Together we explore aspects of your life that you find troubling or difficult.
I offer compassion, empathy, openness, understanding and authenticity, in a calming and quiet environment. Talking therapy can be powerful and impactful, enabling individuals to feeling more comfortable with who they are. Self-acceptance is the ability to accept both your strengths and any areas you deem personal faults, without judgement. Offering ourselves unconditional self-acceptance, brings about a more positive sense of who we are.
I have experienced the benefits of counselling myself, which enabled me to reflect on my own life and bring about positive change. Having first hand experience of talking therapy, exploring my 'shadows' has enabled me to experience the benefits of therapy. I feel privileged to see how life changing the process of therapy is for clients.
The counsellor you choose has to someone you feel comfortable with. The success of your therapy journey is partly dictated by the therapeutic relationship we build together. To enable you to explore if we are a good match, I offer a free 15 minute consultation either over the phone or face-to-face.
All therapy sessions are conducted face-to-face from my therapy room, based in a village called Frogpool, which is between Truro and Falmouth. The room is quiet and private. There is off street parking available. To discuss your therapy requirements, and to take advantage of a free 15 minute consultation, with no obligation to book a session, you can contact me either by email - tracyraecounselling@gmail.com or by text to 07731 580333.
For more information about how I work with clients, please visit my webpage - www.tracyrae.co.uk
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Counselling and Therapy - Level 5.
- Level 2 and 4 in Counselling and Therapy.
- Trauma CPD course
I access regular training and complete monthly CPD hours to enable me to keep abreast of developments within the counselling field and to build my knowledge of the areas I work within.
Having extensive experience of working with childhood trauma and generalised trauma, I have a depth of knowledge that supports clients to explore, understand and process times their traumatic experiences and life events.
In addition to being a qualified counsellor, my career has been in the filed of HR (Human Resources) which helps those who are experiencing challenging times within their workplace. I can offer an insight into understanding workplace issues and help individuals to navigate difficult workplace relationships.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial in-person or telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a FREE 15 minute telephone or in person consultation, with no obligation to book a session. The consultation enables you to see if we are a good therapeutic match. We discuss what you are bringing to therapy, and any goals you wish to work on. I explain how I work with clients to support change to occur. During the consultation you can ask as many questions as needed.
It's really important that you find the right counsellor for you, as this will help support your journey of personal growth and understanding of the self. My sessions are all an hour long, unless you require an extended session but less frequent. We can work together to find the right format for you. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your therapy requirements.
When I work
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Saturday appointments available for full time workers by request. For availability queries please e-mail - tracyraecounselling@gmail.com, alternatively by text on 07731 580333.
Further information
I offer weekday sessions from 08.30 - 20.00 and have 'some' capacity for Saturday morning sessions.
I offer sessions face-to-face only. I also offer home visits for local clients, within a 5 mile radius. Outside of the 5 mile radius I charge a small fee for fuel.
Therapy work can be short or long-term. I offer block bookings for those who want to secure several sessions, and for those who are seeking counselling through their employer.