Holly Forde, NCPS
Holly Forde is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
- +3 more
About Holly
Holly Forde is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. She works with individual clients to talk through difficult feelings and find practical ways to cope. Holly aims to make the first step feel manageable and welcoming.
Holly holds NCPS after completing a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling. She has four years of experience and has worked for the charity Mind and in independent practice.
Background and approach
She also works part time within the NHS as a renal counsellor supporting people living with chronic kidney disease. In sessions she focuses on building trust and a non-judgmental space so people can speak openly. Conversations often explore attachment patterns, relationship struggles, and responses to loss or illness.
The work can include looking at how past experiences shape feelings now. Holly draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. Techniques range from mindfulness exercises to help manage anxiety, to talking therapies that look at meaning and values, to more relationship-focused work around attachment.
Sessions aim to find realistic tools for everyday life, such as ways to handle difficult conversations, cope with long-term health challenges, or reframe unhelpful thinking. Holly encourages small steps and practical ideas that can be used between sessions. She values collaborative planning so goals feel relevant and achievable.
Those thinking about therapy can expect calm, straightforward support and a focus on what helps them move forward.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS23- 03314 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Holly works with
Everything Holly lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Holly lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- 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.
Online support
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the centre, with the counsellor offering empathy and support while the person leads the pace. This approach helps with low self-esteem, confidence and finding personal meaning when life feels uncertain.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Holly will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration means trying things, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and reading non-verbal cues. Phone sessions may suit those who prefer not to be on camera or who have limited bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection between sessions, or when a written format feels easier.
These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, health needs and daily routines, while keeping the focus on practical strategies and steady progress.
Frequently asked
What issues does Holly commonly help with?
Holly helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as grief, chronic illness and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a compassionate, conversational style that blends attachment work, mindfulness and talking therapies to suit the person's needs. Sessions are practical and aimed at finding useful ways to manage day-to-day challenges.
How much experience does she have?
Holly has four years of experience, including work with the charity Mind, independent practice and a part-time role within the NHS as a renal counsellor.
What credentials and location are listed?
Holly holds NCPS and completed a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions can be carried out as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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