Sandra Holden, BACP

Sandra uses Client‑Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as core approaches. Client‑Centred Therapy prioritises listening and following the client’s lead to build trust and clarity; it helps when someone needs an accepting space to sort out feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns, which can suit stress, anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Sandra works together with each person to decide what feels most useful for their goals and circumstances, and she adjusts the plan as things evolve. That collaborative process helps shape clear, realistic steps you can try between sessions.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you see non‑verbal cues and run full sessions, phone sessions can fit a short check‑in or suit lower bandwidth, and live chat or text‑based messaging works for people who prefer writing their thoughts or need brief, frequent contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or other commitments and to keep momentum between meetings.