Marcia Holloway

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions support
• Relationship issues

About Marcia

Marcia Holloway works on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues and sleep problems. She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy, and has 23 years' experience. Marcia is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Marcia writes and talks with people in a direct, respectful way. Sessions focus on understanding current difficulties and developing practical steps to cope better day to day. She listens for patterns in relationships and behaviour and helps people notice what keeps problems going, then tries different ways of responding.

Her work often addresses how past relationships affect current trust and closeness, and how anxious thoughts and avoidance can make stress worse. She uses exercises from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to build new habits and manage difficult feelings. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early relationship experiences shape reactions now.

Marcia also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiving strain, body image and addiction-related problems. She can talk through work-related stress, decision-making and relationship communication skills. Practical tools and short exercises are commonly used between sessions.

Sessions are offered in English and Marcia accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and her sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How Marcia uses therapeutic approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without fighting them, and focus on actions that matter to them. It is often used for anxiety, persistent stress and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and sleep problems.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship experiences shape present-day reactions and closeness. It can help with intimacy issues, relationship difficulties and patterns such as abandonment worries.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and how symptoms show up, then try methods that fit the person's needs. Sessions can be adjusted over time if something is not helping.

The original biography did not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available meeting types before booking. Online work can help fit counselling into a busy life by reducing travel time and making appointments easier to schedule around work or caring responsibilities. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed, and options that do not require being on camera if that is preferable.

Topics Marcia lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Depression
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Co-morbidity
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fertility issues
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• HIV and AIDS
• Hoarding
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Traumatic brain injury
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Existential Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Marcia

Does she work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. Marcia supports people with stress, anxiety and related problems such as sleeping difficulties.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Client-Centred approaches.

How much experience does she have?

She has 23 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns.

Is she registered with a professional body and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

The original biography did not list specific session 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 get started with her?

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