- Eight years experience
- BACP registered
- Works with codependency
About Orlando
Orlando Hollingsworth supports people who are dealing with relationship trouble, low self-esteem, anger, and life changes. He works with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and codependency. He writes plainly and aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is nervous about starting therapy.
Orlando has eight years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He frames sessions around the person's needs and preferences rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Conversations are shaped to suit each person’s situation and goals.
His approach draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centred practice, cognitive behavioural techniques and narrative work. That mix is used to look at how past relationships affect current patterns, identify unhelpful thinking, and reframe difficult stories people tell about themselves.
In practice he focuses on simple, practical steps alongside reflective conversation. He will support setting small goals, trying new behaviours between sessions, and talking through setbacks without judgement. That makes therapy feel useful and grounded.
People who reach out are invited to consider what they want from counselling. Orlando aims to offer a compassionate space to talk, problem-solve and build clearer ways of coping.
How these approaches translate to online counselling
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can be used to notice repeated reactions, try different ways of relating and gradually build new habits. Client-centred therapy focuses on respectful, non-judgemental listening and follows the person’s pace. In an online setting this means conversations that centre the client’s priorities and aim to clarify what matters most. Cognitive behavioural therapy identifies unhelpful thoughts and tests small behavioural experiments. That practical focus helps with anxiety, low mood and problem behaviours by trying changes between sessions.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose which approaches to use based on their needs, goals and preferences. That might mean combining listening, practical homework and reflection rather than relying on one method alone.
The original biography does not list session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online counselling can help fit therapy into a busy week by avoiding travel and allowing sessions in shorter blocks when needed. It can also make it easier to keep appointments during work breaks or when life is otherwise full, and it supports trying techniques in the environment where problems occur.
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Experience
8+ years
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be addressed here?
Orlando helps with relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction concerns, grief and codependency among other issues. He also supports people facing life changes, parenting strain and career difficulties.
What is his style of therapy like?
Sessions combine client-centred listening with practical tools. Conversations aim to understand patterns, try small behavioural changes and reframe unhelpful thoughts.
How long has he been practising?
He has eight years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does he provide?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online, phone or in-person sessions are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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.