I am a MNCPS Accredited Counsellor, having attained my BA (Hons) In Integrative Counselling. My previous body of work includes working with clients through the charity Mind, working in private practice, and currently, I hold a part time position within the NHS as a Renal Counsellor, supporting patients living with chronic kidney disease.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, living with chronic illness, grief, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression.
My aim is to work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where we can build a safe and trusting relationship in which clients can share and explore thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.
Often the first step is the hardest, you have reached our for support which, to me, speaks of some hope that things can get better. I really hope I can support you in your journey and that we can discover the tools and techniques that will work for you to move forward and better cope with the challenges that life so often throws us.
I look forward to working with you
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Phobias, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS23- 03314
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Holly is so kind and insightful and is happy for me to take things at a speed appropriate to me. I’m brand new to therapy and feel very lucky to have been matched with someone so supportive. It is very validating that she checks in between sessions and I really feel like she cares about my well-being.
Written on Aug 23, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Holly is amazing, in such a short amount of time, she has really helped me! I couldn’t have done it without her. She is very attentive and provides me with techniques which are suitable and comfortable for me! I apply them to real life and it is so beneficial! Thank you Holly for everything! I really appreciate it!
Written on Jul 01, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Communication with Holly has been brilliant. She really understands what I would like to work on. I feel well matched to her.
Written on Jun 08, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Holly Forde is talking with me just via messaging for now, and that's all I want and need for now. I'm still getting used to sharing my thoughts and feelings and I really appreciate her being there, and that she will respond eventually.
Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Holly has been absolutely fantastic. I have only had two booked sessions with her but I really feel I have found someone that genuinely wants to help me and understands what I’m going through. Nothing seems silly to Holly and she is fully there to listen and support!
Written on Apr 05, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I have only had a few sessions with Holly so far, but she has been extremely helpful already.
She is always responsive and is always willing to be flexible to make sure she can make time convenient for me.
She has suggested many helpful exercises that have helped me understand my thoughts better and i look forward to having more sessions with her
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties