Holly Williams

My Practice and Me 

“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.” - Bessel A. van der Kolk  

First and foremost my priority is creating a safe, warm and accepting environment that enables the vulnerability and authenticity that is necessary for connection, healing and growth. 

I have a genuine interest and care for anyone who wants to share and explore their personal experiences with me. My role is to help you understand and navigate through difficult thoughts, feelings and experiences, while offering empathy and acceptance.  Together we can  identify  what thoughts, beliefs or behaviours are getting in the way, without judgement, so you can make conscious choices that bring you closer to having the relationship with yourself and others that you want, and live your life in a more fulfilling way. 

People come to therapy for many different reasons but often they are dissatisfied, uncomfortable or distressed by aspects of themselves, their relationships or their lives, and are seeking some kind of change. I am a trauma certified therapist and I have a holistic approach. We are affected by many factors including our history, our environment, our belief systems and our neurobiology and so I draw on different theoretical approaches to help us to understand what might be causing the discomfort in a human and non-pathologising way. I originally qualified in Person Centred counselling and this is the foundation from which I work, and I also integrate aspects of Transactional Analysis, Polyvagal theory, Attachment theory and Internal Family Systems. 

I believe the best therapists have done, and continue to do the inner work themselves. I have an endless enthusiasm for meeting, exploring and nurturing different parts of myself. I remain open to and curious about what unfolds with each client, and I continue to grow alongside my clients.

Who I Work With

I work with adults (21+) with a range of presenting issues. These include but are not limited to trauma, depression, anxiety, self harm, ADHD, bereavement, eating disorders, relationship issues, workplace issues, anger issues, and those recovering from domestic abuse, childhood abuse or sexual violence. 

Where, When and How Much

I am currently working online over Google Meet. I offer individual sessions at a rate of £70 and couples sessions at £90 per hour.  I usually meet with clients on a weekly basis but I am flexible with this and cater to both long term and short term work. 

For me, therapy is collaborative so in order to establish if we could work well together, I offer a free, 30 minute initial meeting.  

I also offer Breathwork sessions both 121 and in groups. For more information, see my dedicated breathwork page here .

Qualifications

BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling from Middlesex University 

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II

Practitioner Certificate in Couples Counselling

Certified Somatic Breathwork Practitioner with Soma+IQ

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with their ethical framework.