Holly Cruttenden, BACP
Person-centred therapist for anxiety and life changes
- Anxiety and stress
- LGBT support
- Family and relationships
About Holly Cruttenden
Holly Cruttenden is a United Kingdom-based therapist who brings a client-focused, compassionate approach to supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. With four years of clinical experience, she works with adults and young people, applying practical tools and reflective conversation to help clients build confidence, manage low self-esteem, and navigate family and blended-family challenges. Holly has experience supporting LGBT clients and those facing neurodiversity-related concerns, trauma, and complex social-emotional difficulties, and she is comfortable working with international clients.
Holly is a member of the BACP - the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK - which reflects her commitment to ongoing professional development and recognised practice standards. Her work often combines client-centred listening with structured techniques to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, develop coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change. She creates a warm, non-judgemental space where people are invited to explore their story, recognise their strengths, and set goals that fit their values.
Holly aims to collaborate with each person to tailor the therapeutic process to their needs, whether the focus is improving communication in relationships, coping with caregiving stress, processing separation and loss, or managing everyday anxiety. She approaches each client as the expert in their own life and supports them in finding practical, sustainable ways forward.
Holly is a member of the BACP - the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK - which reflects her commitment to ongoing professional development and recognised practice standards. Her work often combines client-centred listening with structured techniques to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, develop coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change. She creates a warm, non-judgemental space where people are invited to explore their story, recognise their strengths, and set goals that fit their values.
Holly aims to collaborate with each person to tailor the therapeutic process to their needs, whether the focus is improving communication in relationships, coping with caregiving stress, processing separation and loss, or managing everyday anxiety. She approaches each client as the expert in their own life and supports them in finding practical, sustainable ways forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Holly Cruttenden have?
Holly Cruttenden has four years of experience working as a therapist.
Is Holly Cruttenden a registered therapist?
Yes. Holly holds the BACP credential - indicating membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.
In which languages does Holly Cruttenden provide therapy?
Holly provides therapy in English.
Where is Holly Cruttenden located?
Holly is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Holly Cruttenden as my therapist?
You can work with Holly through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Holly Cruttenden work with international clients?
Yes, Holly works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Holly Cruttenden cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Client-centred and skills-based approaches for online support
Holly works using client-centred therapy, which prioritises the person's own perspective and strengths. This approach involves attentive listening and collaboration to help clients feel understood and to support self-directed change, especially useful for issues like low self-esteem and relationship challenges.
She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, structured method that helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and develop strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. In addition, mindfulness therapy techniques are used to cultivate present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can be helpful for anxiety and emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Holly works collaboratively with each person to decide which combination of methods best fits their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as therapy progresses.
Online therapy with Holly is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexible scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier for people with busy lives, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility constraints to engage in regular sessions and continue therapeutic work between meetings.