Nathan Holmes, BACP

Nathan Holmes helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low self-esteem. He is straightforward and calm, and aims to make sessions feel manageable for people trying to cope with change, loss, addiction or relationship difficulties.

Nathan uses a person-centred way of working. That means the person sets the pace and decides what to focus on while he offers support and practical tools. He listens without judgement and encourages people to explore what matters to them before suggesting ways forward.

He has seven years of experience and holds BACP accreditation, which reflects his professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. For a couple of years he worked closely with a drug and alcohol service, helping people in active addiction and supporting their family members.

In sessions Nathan draws on motivational interviewing when people are stuck or unsure about change. He works alongside clients to find motivation and small steps that fit their life. He also helps with panic, social anxiety, feelings of emptiness and common family and communication problems.

Nathan offers a practical, down-to-earth style. He focuses on what a person needs now and what can be done next. His approach suits people who want a warm, collaborative space and straightforward suggestions rather than complex theory.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of conversations. The counsellor follows your lead, reflects what you say and helps you find your own direction; it suits people who want space to work out values and choices. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building motivation for change by exploring ambivalence and identifying small, manageable steps; it is useful for people facing addictions or who feel stuck about making changes.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. Nathan will help you test what fits your goals, needs and preferences and adapt the style as your priorities shift. That collaborative process helps keep the focus practical and relevant to everyday life.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues, phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging can help people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments and travel, while letting therapists and clients choose the format that works best.