Holly Forde, NCPS

Holly Forde is an NCPS-accredited counsellor who holds a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling, a bachelor-level degree in integrative counselling practice. She brings a mix of charity, private, and NHS experience to her work, having supported people through the charity Mind, worked in private practice, and held a part-time role within the NHS as a Renal Counsellor supporting people living with chronic kidney disease.

Across her clinical practice Holly has worked with clients facing stress and anxiety, living with chronic illness, grief, relationship difficulties, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and depression. Her experience includes helping people find practical ways to manage day-to-day challenges as well as exploring the emotional patterns that underpin longer-term struggles.

Holly aims to create an open and non-judgmental space where a trusting therapeutic relationship can be built. She works collaboratively with clients to explore thoughts and feelings safely and to identify coping strategies and approaches that fit each person’s life and goals.

Recognising that the first step is often the hardest, Holly values the hope implicit in reaching out for support. She is committed to helping clients discover tools and techniques to move forward and improve how they cope with the challenges life brings, and she looks forward to supporting people on that journey.

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Support

Holly uses attachment-based approaches to explore how early and close relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotion. This work helps people understand fears of abandonment, trust issues, and recurring relationship patterns that can contribute to anxiety or difficulty connecting with others.

She also draws on client-centered therapy, which places the person at the heart of the work by offering empathetic, non-directive support. This approach helps clients build self-awareness, increase confidence, and identify their own solutions to problems such as stress, low self-esteem, or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Holly works with each client to identify which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy with Holly is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules or those managing chronic illness. These remote options make it easier to access consistent support without the need to travel, while still allowing for meaningful therapeutic connection and ongoing work toward personal goals.