Holly Cruttenden

• Stress and anxiety
• Client-Centred Therapy
• CBT and mindfulness

About Holly

Holly Cruttenden works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, family difficulties, self-esteem and coping with life changes, using a person-centred way of working and a mix of practical approaches. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years' experience in this role.

She uses client-centred therapy to focus on what matters to each person. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is used to look at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. Mindfulness techniques help with managing anxiety and staying present.

Holly trained in counselling and has a background in psychology. She has worked across a range of settings and with varied needs, which informs a flexible style in sessions. Her BACP credential is shown as BACP on professional records.

In practice she listens and helps people make small, practical changes. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful patterns and build clearer ways of coping. The emphasis is on practical steps as well as talking things through.

She also has experience with ageing and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, codependency and communication problems. Other areas she works with include control and dependent personality concerns, dissociation, divorce and separation, domestic violence and family of origin issues.

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts people from outside the UK. To begin, select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and book a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How her approaches work in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own priorities and views. The counsellor listens, reflects and helps the client clarify what matters to them, which can aid decisions and self-understanding.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful patterns.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention exercises and breathing techniques to reduce stress and manage anxious moments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and help agree which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process that can change as therapy progresses.

The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting counselling around work and family commitments and making it easier to attend from different locations. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are available before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for shorter check-ins, reducing travel time and making it easier to schedule regular appointments.

Topics Holly lists

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Mood disorders
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Visually impaired
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about Holly

Does she help with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed as one of her main areas of work and she uses CBT and mindfulness to manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises client-centred therapy alongside cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness therapy and psychodynamic ideas.

How much experience does she have?

Holly has four years' experience in this counselling role and is registered with the BACP.

Where is she based?

She is based in the United Kingdom.

What session formats does she use?

The original biography does not specify formats; 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 with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.