Support to Help You Understand, Respond and Move Forward
People come to therapy for many different reasons.
You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, grief, relationship difficulties or a period of significant change. You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself or caught in patterns that are becoming difficult to manage alone.
At other times, there may not be one clear problem. You may simply sense that something does not feel right and want space to understand yourself more deeply.
I offer individual therapy in a warm, confidential and supportive environment. My approach is collaborative and tailored to you, creating space to explore what is happening, understand what may sit beneath it and consider how you would like to move forward.
Sessions are available online and in person.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy offers dedicated time and space to focus on you.
Sessions provide an opportunity to explore your thoughts, feelings, experiences and relationships without judgement or pressure. You do not need to arrive with everything clearly understood or know exactly what you want to say.
I will work alongside you to help you:
- Make sense of what you are experiencing
- Develop greater awareness of your thoughts, feelings and responses
- Recognise patterns that may be affecting your life or relationships
- Explore the experiences and dynamics underlying current difficulties
- Consider new perspectives and ways of responding
- Build confidence, emotional resilience and a stronger sense of choice
Therapy is not about me giving you instructions or telling you how to live your life. It is a shared process that supports you to understand yourself more fully and discover what meaningful change looks like for you.
Areas I Can Support You With
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional, personal and professional challenges.
Personal Growth and Self-Development
You do not need to be in crisis to begin therapy.
You may want to understand yourself better, explore recurring themes in your life, develop greater self-awareness or create changes that feel more aligned with who you are becoming. Intentionally discovering who you are and your purpose is important soulful work.
Anxiety and Stress
Anxiety can show itself through persistent worry, racing thoughts, physical tension, difficulty sleeping or a feeling that something bad is about to happen.
Therapy can help you understand what may be contributing to your anxiety, recognise triggers and develop more supportive ways of managing difficult thoughts and feelings.
Low Mood and Depression
Low mood may leave you feeling flat, withdrawn, unmotivated or disconnected from the people and activities that once mattered to you.
Therapy offers space to explore your experience without judgement, understand what may be contributing to how you feel and begin identifying manageable steps towards change.
Burnout and Overwhelm
Burnout can develop when you have been carrying too much for too long. You may feel exhausted, irritable, emotionally detached or unable to switch off.
Together, we can explore the expectations, pressures and patterns contributing to your overwhelm while developing healthier boundaries and more sustainable ways of responding.
Life Transitions and Change
Even positive changes can feel unsettling.
Therapy can support you through transitions such as changes in relationships, family life, work, identity, health or life stage, giving you space to process what is ending, what is emerging and what you need next.
Self-Esteem and Confidence
You may struggle with self-doubt, harsh self-criticism or a feeling that you are never quite good enough.
Therapy can help you understand where these beliefs may have come from, notice how they affect your choices and relationships, and develop a more compassionate and confident relationship with yourself.
Relationships and Family Dynamics
Relationships can be a source of connection and support, but they can also bring conflict, frustration, uncertainty and pain.
Therapy can help you explore recurring patterns, understand your needs and responses, communicate more clearly and consider how you would like your relationships to develop.
Grief and Loss
Loss can take many forms, including bereavement, relationship breakdown, changes to health, loss of identity or the ending of an important chapter.
There is no correct way or timetable for grieving. Therapy offers a compassionate space to process your experience and understand what the loss means for you.
Trauma and Difficult Life Experiences
Past or recent experiences can continue to affect how you feel, relate to others and respond to situations in the present.
Therapy can help you explore these experiences at a pace that feels manageable, while developing greater understanding, stability and choice in how you move forward.
Leadership and Workplace Challenges
Work can affect confidence, identity, relationships and emotional wellbeing.
My extensive experience working with leaders, teams and complex organisations gives me a particular understanding of workplace pressure, difficult relationships, responsibility, uncertainty and change.
Therapy offers space to explore both the practical situation and the deeper personal patterns or dynamics that may be influencing it.
My Approach to Therapy
I do not follow one fixed school of thought or apply the same method to every client.
I draw on my training in integrative psychotherapy, coaching psychology, organisational development, group dynamics and human development, adapting my approach to your needs and circumstances.
My work explores three interconnected areas:
Awareness
Noticing what is happening in the present, including thoughts, emotions, physical responses, relationships and patterns of behaviour.
Understanding
Exploring how the situation may have developed, what lies beneath it and what may be continuing to shape or sustain it.
Change
Considering different perspectives and practical ways of responding, helping you develop greater confidence, choice and capability over time.
This approach means that therapy can support you with what is happening now while also creating space for deeper and more lasting understanding.
Beginning Therapy
Starting therapy can feel unfamiliar, particularly if you are already feeling anxious, overwhelmed or uncertain.
You do not need to prepare a detailed account of your life or know exactly what you want to achieve. You can begin wherever feels most comfortable, and we will work at a pace that feels right for you.
1. Getting in touch
The first step is simply to contact me.
You can let me know briefly what has brought you to therapy and ask any initial questions you may have. Then we can arrange an initial session and I’ll share practical information like location and payment.
2: An Initial Session
At start we can talk about what you are looking for and how I work. Share what has brought you to therapy and what matters to you.
This gives you the opportunity to ask questions and get a sense of whether my approach feels right for you.
3: Working Together
I may ask questions, share observations or introduce a framework where it could help you understand something from a different perspective or scaffold your thinking.
The work is collaborative, it may evolve as your awareness and understanding deepen and we’ll go at your pace.
4: Reflecting on Progress
From time to time, we can reflect on how the therapy is feeling, what you are noticing and whether anything in the approach needs to change.
There is no fixed timetable. Some people come to therapy for support with a particular issue, while others choose to work over a longer period to explore deeper patterns and personal development.
Testimonials
"I have benefited enormously from her wisdom, guidance and ability to ground everything, I have genuinely loved working with her”
“Holly brings the perfect balance of challenge and support to our coaching relationship. She observes and plays back; she builds up confidence and she provides practical advice and tools."
"Without Holly’s dedication and expertise I wouldn’t be where I am now.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during a therapy session?
A therapy session provides confidential time to talk about what is happening in your life and explore the thoughts, feelings, relationships or experiences connected to it.
I will listen carefully, ask questions and help you notice patterns or perspectives that may not have been visible before.
What should I talk about in my first therapy session?
You can begin wherever feels most useful.
You might talk about what prompted you to seek support, how you have been feeling recently or what you hope may change. It is also completely acceptable to say that you are unsure where to start.
How long does therapy take?
There is no set answer.
The length of therapy depends on your needs, circumstances and what you would like to work through. This can be discussed with me and reviewed as the work progresses.
Is therapy available online?
Yes. Sessions are available online as well as in person, offering flexibility to suit your location and circumstances.
Where does therapy take place?
Zoom: Once an initial session is agreed you will be sent a zoom link for the session. When a regular session is established, you will be sent a zoom link that will be yours for that time each week. Please make sure you have a quiet private space for your session.
Kings Cross: The building is near Kings Cross Station and directions and instructions will be sent once the first session is agreed. Please let me know before if you have any access requirements.
Letchworth: The building is 20mins walk from Letchworth station. There is on street parking with no restrictions near by. There is no waiting room so knock on the door on the hour.
Is therapy confidential?
Therapy is confidential, although there are limited circumstances in which a therapist may need to share information because of safeguarding, legal or serious safety concerns.
I will explain confidentiality and its boundaries clearly before your work begins.
How do I know whether you are the right therapist for me?
The relationship between therapist and client is an important part of the process.
An initial session allows you to ask questions, understand my approach and get a sense of whether you feel comfortable working together.
A Space to Begin
You do not need to have everything worked out before reaching out.
An initial session gives you the opportunity to talk about what is bringing you to therapy, understand more what you’re trying to understand, ask any questions and get a sense of whether working with me feels right for you.