- Person-centred approach
- CBT informed tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Holly
Holly Cruttenden is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who practises with a BACP credential. She has four years of online practice experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns and major life changes. Holly also supports LGBT clients and those dealing with family and communication struggles.
Her background includes study in counselling and psychology. She has worked in projects offering counselling to children and adolescents and supported adults with complex mental health challenges in recovery roles. That range informs how she meets people where they are.
Holly adapts her approach to each person. She draws on client-centred work to listen and follow the pace a person needs. Cognitive behavioural ideas are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try practical changes.
Mindfulness techniques and psychodynamic ideas also appear in sessions when helpful. Mindfulness can help manage anxiety in everyday moments. Psychodynamic thinking helps look at recurring patterns that affect current relationships.
In a typical session she aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space to talk things through. Conversations focus on what matters most to the person and on small steps that fit day-to-day life. Holly encourages collaboration so people feel involved in choosing their way forward.
How Holly’s approaches work in online therapy
Holly uses client-centred work to prioritise the person in front of her. This means she listens closely, follows the client’s pace, and helps people set goals that matter to them. It is useful for those who need a supportive, empathic space to make sense of difficult feelings.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT offers straightforward exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful thinking and reduce anxiety or low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Holly will discuss what feels most useful and will adapt methods to a person’s goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps focus sessions on practical steps and clearer understanding.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm the available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera sometimes, or who need sessions that fit into a lunch break or other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Holly help with?
Holly works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, family and communication problems, and life changes. She also has experience supporting LGBT people and those facing codependency concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her work is primarily person-centred, meaning she follows the client’s pace and priorities. She combines practical CBT techniques and mindfulness where helpful.
What is her background and experience?
She has four years of experience in counselling roles and has worked with children and young people as well as adults in mental health recovery. Her training includes studies in counselling and psychology.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with BACP as supplied in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted according to the profile.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Holly?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.