Sandra Holden, BACP

Sandra Holden helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She supports people facing life changes and those who want practical ways to feel steadier. Sandra introduces calm, direct ways to approach problems so parents can take small steps forward.

Sandra draws on 12 years of practice in the United Kingdom and is a member of BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She adapts sessions to each person's needs and uses plain language rather than clinical jargon. Sessions focus on what is most helpful right now rather than long technical explanations.

Her style is warm and respectful. Conversations aim to be realistic and solution-focused, while also making space for difficult feelings. Sandra works with people to set clear, manageable goals and checks progress regularly.

She combines client-centred listening with elements of cognitive behavioural therapy, so people both feel heard and learn practical ways to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Homework or short exercises may be suggested between sessions when useful.

Sandra knows that reaching out can feel hard. She offers steady, non-judgemental support while helping people build everyday coping skills. The emphasis is on small, workable changes that fit family life and busy schedules.

How Sandra’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor offers empathy and acceptance to help people talk through feelings and decide what matters most. This approach is useful when someone needs space to be heard without pressure.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It often includes short exercises and tools to use between sessions to reduce anxiety or low mood. CBT can help with stress, anger and building confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sandra will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. She will suggest a mix of listening and practical techniques and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling fit around daily life. Video calls suit longer conversations, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers a quicker check-in, and messaging lets people send short updates or reflect between meetings. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and fit therapy into a busy schedule.