Sandra Holden

Sandra Holden is a counsellor with 12 years of experience who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She offers calm, practical support for those trying to cope with life changes and regain confidence. Sandra aims to meet people where they are and build a steady way forward together.

She works in a respectful and sensitive manner, listening first to understand each person's situation. Conversations are shaped to the individual's needs, with clear goals and simple steps to try between sessions. Sandra uses what clients bring to the room as the starting point for change.

Sandra draws on Client-Centred Therapy to create a warm, non-judgemental space. She also uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses. These approaches are mixed to suit each person rather than used as fixed rules.

Sessions emphasise practical tools and small, achievable changes. People can expect direct but compassionate conversation, with suggestions they can test in daily life. Progress is reviewed together so plans can be adjusted.

Taking the first step can feel daunting and Sandra aims to make that step straightforward. She supports people through difficult moments and helps them build skills to manage emotions and stressful situations more effectively.

How Sandra’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgemental conversation. In practice this means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what is heard and helps people make sense of their feelings. It is useful for building confidence and feeling understood.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. In short sessions clients learn to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change responses. This approach can be helpful for stress, anxiety, low mood and anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sandra will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working together. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed or conversations without a camera if that suits someone better. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available and how to schedule sessions that fit everyday life.