Holly Forde, NCPS
Holly Forde is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
- +3 more
About Holly
Holly Forde is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem and depression. She aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk and be heard. Holly presents as warm and straightforward, working with people to find what helps them day to day.
Holly holds NCPS after completing a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling. She has four years of experience in the field.
Background and approach
Her background includes roles with the charity Mind, independent practice work, and a part-time post within the NHS as a renal counsellor supporting people with chronic kidney disease. In sessions she focuses on building a trusting relationship first. Conversations are used to gently uncover patterns and to try new ways of coping.
She draws on approaches that include attachment-based thinking, client-centred listening, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas, tailoring what she uses to each person. Holly often helps with life changes, grief, chronic illness, communication concerns, and issues such as codependency or commitment worries. Practical tools and short-term strategies are offered alongside deeper reflection when that feels right.
She describes therapy as a collaborative process. Clients and counsellor work together to identify small, achievable steps. Holly hopes to support people in finding clearer choices and steadier routines that fit their lives.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS23- 03314 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Holly works with
Everything Holly lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Holly lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. Holly discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts the approach as therapy unfolds. She sees therapy as a collaborative process where the client and counsellor test what helps and adjust accordingly.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for a fuller conversational feel, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging can fit short check-ins or busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments and medical appointments, while keeping continuity of care.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Holly address?
Holly works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem problems and depression. She also supports people facing chronic illness, grief, family and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions combine listening with practical techniques. The style is collaborative, often using mindfulness, attachment ideas and client-centred conversation to help people find workable steps.
How much experience does she have?
Holly has four years of experience working in counselling roles. Her background includes charity work, independent practice and a part-time NHS post supporting renal patients.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
Holly practises in the United Kingdom and uses the credential NCPS as part of her professional listing. She also holds a BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people based in the UK.
What session formats are available?
Holly offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and the subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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