Holly Hird
Gentle practical therapy for life’s challenges
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About Holly
Holly Hird helps people who feel overwhelmed, stuck or unsure where to turn. She welcomes those dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction, depression, relationship strain and life changes. Holly explains things plainly and works with each person to set clear goals and next steps.
Her way of working is flexible and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the client, spotting patterns that keep problems going, and trying practical ways to change day-to-day thinking and behaviour.
Background and approach
She brings warmth and a sense of humour, and aims to make sessions feel collaborative rather than prescriptive. Holly uses a number of therapeutic styles to match different needs. She draws on client-centred work to place the person’s experience at the heart of therapy.
Cognitive behavioural ideas help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours. Emotionally-focused and mindfulness approaches support people working through difficult emotions. She has a decade of experience in varied settings, supporting adults and adolescents with issues such as grief, trauma, parenting concerns, ADHD, addiction, and career or identity questions.
That breadth means she can adapt tools to suit different situations and personalities. Holly is an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is shown as BACP. She practises in the United Kingdom and carries her clinical experience into everyday, straightforward conversations in session.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 10
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 282656
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Holly's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Holly works with
Everything Holly lists, 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
Approaches Holly lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Holly works online
Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on spotting patterns in thoughts and actions. Sessions often include practical exercises and simple experiments to try between meetings, which can help with anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits. Emotionally-focused ideas support people who want to sort through strong feelings and improve how they relate to themselves and others.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Holly will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses. The emphasis is on mutual decision-making rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
If you are considering online work, please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example they reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, and let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that suits them better.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Holly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem and relationship concerns, among other issues listed in her profile.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her work blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally-focused methods, plus mindfulness and existential ideas when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Holly brings ten years of clinical experience working in different settings with adult and adolescent clients.
Is Holly a registered professional and where does she practise?
She is an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and she practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Holly?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.
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