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Holly Hird, BACP

Holly Hird is a counsellor who helps people facing anxiety, stress, depression and life changes.

About Holly

Holly Hird is a counsellor who helps people facing anxiety, stress, depression and life changes. She works with issues such as addiction, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, trauma and low self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar difficulties and work or career strain.

Holly draws on ten years of experience in varied settings. Her practice is guided by membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often shown as BACP.

Background and approach

That underpinning means she works within an agreed professional framework. In sessions she uses a practical, person-focused style. Conversations aim to find the root of what’s causing pain and to change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour.

Clients can expect clear, down-to-earth talking, with some creativity and a bit of humour when it fits. Holly uses several approaches depending on what a person needs. These include client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, existential ways of looking at meaning, and mindfulness practices.

The choice of approach is matched to the person and the problem rather than fixed in advance. She offers therapy by video, phone, live chat or text messaging so sessions can fit around work and family life. Holly concentrates on adults and adolescents and on helping each person build practical tools to manage feelings, behaviour and relationships.

Holly aims to create a collaborative space where people feel heard and can practise new ways of coping. The process is steady and goal-focused, with the aim of helping people move towards clearer thinking and more manageable day-to-day living.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	282656	July 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Holly lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Cancer
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Holly names

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How Holly's approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and priorities. The therapist listens without judgement and helps you find your own solutions, useful for low self-esteem, life transitions and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for stress, depression and addictive behaviours.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Holly will discuss options and collaborate with each person to decide what feels most helpful. That conversation includes goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t worked before, so the plan can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is good when visual contact helps the conversation. Phone sessions can fit into a short break and need less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These choices make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and daily life.

Frequently asked

What concerns can Holly help with?

Holly works with anxiety, stress, depression and addictions, plus relationship and parenting matters. She also supports people with ADHD, bipolar symptoms, grief, trauma and career strain.

What is Holly's therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and person-focused, mixing clear conversation with creative touches and occasional humour. She aims to identify root causes and build concrete coping skills.

How much experience does she have?

Holly has ten years of experience working in different settings with adult and adolescent clients. That background informs a flexible approach to common and complex problems.

What are Holly's credentials and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Holly offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with Holly?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.