Holly Forde, NCPS

Holly Forde is a MNCPS Accredited Counsellor who holds a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling, a Bachelor of Arts degree with honours. She has worked with the charity Mind, maintained a private practice, and currently holds a part-time role within the NHS as a Renal Counsellor supporting people living with chronic kidney disease.

Her work spans stress and anxiety, coping with chronic illness, grief, relationship difficulties, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and depression. She focuses on helping people identify practical tools and techniques to manage emotional challenges and to move forward through life changes.

Holly aims to establish an open, nonjudgmental space in which a trusting therapeutic relationship can develop, allowing clients to explore thoughts and feelings honestly. She understands that reaching out for support is often the hardest step and views that step as a sign of hope and readiness for change. Working collaboratively, she helps each person discover approaches that fit their situation, pace, and goals. She looks forward to supporting people as they build resilience and cope with the challenges life presents.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Holly Forde draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns influence current connections and helps people address abandonment, attachment issues, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy places the person's experience at the center of the process, emphasizing empathy, acceptance, and collaborative goal setting to support self-esteem, communication, and decision-making. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations, which can help with stress, anxiety, and coping with chronic health challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Holly works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts technique and pace over time so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit appointments around work, caregiving, and health concerns. These options help make regular support from licensed professionals and therapists more accessible while reducing travel and scheduling barriers.