Holly Cruttenden, BACP

Holly Cruttenden is a United Kingdom-based therapist with 4 years of professional experience who works with clients across the world. She is a member of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings a compassionate, person-centred approach to her practice, adapting her work to each client’s needs and goals.

Holly has experience supporting children and young people as well as adults facing complex mental health challenges. She runs a counselling project for children and young people with Mind and also works as an adult mental health recovery worker, roles that inform her practical understanding of recovery and emotional support. Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, family conflicts, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions, and she has specialised experience supporting LGBT clients and people navigating neurodiversity, trauma, and social-emotional difficulties.

Holly believes clients are the experts in their own stories and focuses on creating a kind, non-judgemental environment where people feel heard and respected. She works collaboratively to explore patterns, identify strengths and coping strategies, and support meaningful change. Whether someone is seeking help for everyday pressures or for deeper, longer-standing concerns, Holly aims to provide steady support and practical tools to help them move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Holly draws on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques to tailor support to each person's needs. Client-centred therapy focuses on empathetic listening and collaboration, helping people feel accepted and able to explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace; it is useful for building self-esteem and working through relationship or identity concerns.

CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns and introduces practical strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices that can reduce overwhelm and improve emotional regulation in everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Holly works collaboratively with clients to decide what fits best based on their goals, preferences, and experiences. She adapts methods over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, support people who live at a distance, and provide continuity of care when circumstances change, while allowing registered professionals and therapists to deliver focused, ongoing support.