- Stress and anxiety
- Blended family issues
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Holly
Holly Cruttenden is a BACP-registered counsellor working from the United Kingdom with four years' experience in online practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, family matters, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Holly draws on a background in psychology and counselling to support adults facing a range of difficulties. She has experience with neurodiversity, trauma-related problems, and working alongside young people through a counselling project. That history informs how she listens and responds to complex or overlapping issues.
Her approach is client-centred, which means the work adapts to what a person needs and the goals they bring. Holly also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thought patterns and mindfulness strategies to develop moment-to-moment coping skills. She may reflect on past relationships in a psychodynamic way when it helps make sense of recurring patterns.
In practical terms Holly helps people notice patterns, try out small changes, and build clearer ways of handling stress and difficult conversations. She supports people dealing with blended family issues, separation and communication problems without taking sides. The focus is on manageable steps rather than quick fixes.
For someone juggling new household arrangements or co-parenting with an ex, Holly offers straightforward discussions about boundaries, roles and routine. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
How Holly uses therapy approaches online
Holly uses client-centred work which focuses on the person's priorities. This means sessions are shaped around what the client wants to address and the goals they set, rather than a fixed protocol. It fits well for people sorting out family roles or choosing how to handle co-parenting conversations.She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT is practical and often involves testing small changes between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve confidence. Mindfulness therapy is used alongside CBT to develop attention and reduce reactivity, helping with stress and low mood by practising simple awareness exercises.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Holly will discuss different methods and agree a way forward with the client. The choice is collaborative and can change as needs and goals evolve.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or remove the need to be on camera for an entire session if that helps. Registered or accredited professionals often find these practical adjustments help people keep therapy consistent alongside family life.
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 problems does she help with?
Holly works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, family concerns and coping with life changes, including issues faced by LGBT people.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred approach, with elements of cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and psychodynamic thinking to suit the person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years' experience in her current practice and a background in psychology and counselling that informs her work.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP.
Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.