Counsellor profile
Holly Cruttenden, BACP
BACP counsellor - Family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Holly
Holly Cruttenden is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, self-esteem, LGBT issues, family matters and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients internationally.
Holly draws on a background in psychology and counselling to guide conversations that feel straightforward and useful. She lets the person tell their story and focuses on small, practical steps as well as understanding what lies beneath repeated patterns. People often come to her with family of origin issues, divorce or separation, blended family concerns, communication problems and caregiver stress.
Her approach blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness practice. That means there is time to talk things through, to spot unhelpful thinking, and to try small experiments that can change day-to-day life. She also uses psychodynamic thinking to look at how earlier experiences can influence current relationships and choices.
Holly has experience supporting neurodivergent people, those affected by trauma, and LGBTQ clients. She also has worked with ageing and geriatric matters, avoidant and dependent personality presentations, dissociation and issues linked to domestic violence and codependency. Her practice includes attention to practical coping skills alongside longer term reflection.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How Holly uses therapeutic approaches in online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person speaking and what matters to them. The therapist listens without directing, and helps the client find their own solutions; this suits issues like low self-esteem and family concerns.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviour. It involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying manageable experiments to change day-to-day reactions, which can help with anxiety and stress.
Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce rumination and increase present-moment awareness. This can support coping with life changes and persistent worry.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Holly will discuss the options and agree a plan based on the client's goals, concerns and preferences. The process is collaborative and may combine elements from different approaches as needed.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discuss practical arrangements during the initial scheduling step so sessions can fit around family and work commitments.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family concerns does Holly help with?
She works with individuals on family conflict, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and family of origin problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred style combined with cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and some psychodynamic thinking.
What is her background and experience?
She has four years' experience as a counsellor and a background in psychology and counselling.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and based in the United Kingdom.
Can she work with non-UK clients or in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with Holly?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.