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Sandra Holden, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 12 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Sandra Holden helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, anger and struggles with self-esteem. She also supports those facing major life changes and the knock-on effects on motivation and confidence. Sandra presents a calm, respectful approach and invites people to take the first step toward feeling better.

She has 12 years of experience working with adults across a range of common mental health concerns. Her work focuses on practical conversations that help people spot unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding.

Background and approach

Sessions are arranged around each person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Sandra uses client-centred ways of working to make sure each session feels like a genuine conversation. She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try small changes that can make daily life easier.

People meet her to talk through what is most worrying them right now, set clear goals, and practise steps they can use between sessions. She aims to be straightforward and warm, and to adapt the pace to what feels manageable. To begin, clients are invited to describe their current difficulties and priorities.

Sandra then works collaboratively to set realistic goals and practical steps. Her style is steady and problem-focused while keeping the person’s values and strengths at the centre of the work.

How Sandra’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects concerns back clearly, and helps people find their own solutions to problems like low mood or life change.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try small practical experiments to reduce anxiety, manage anger or lift low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sandra will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and adapt methods as needed. That means they decide together whether more listening, practical exercises or a mix of both will be most useful.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction is helpful. Phone sessions suit people who prefer talking without video or have limited bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging make short check-ins and written reflection possible between longer sessions. These options let people fit talking therapy into busy lives and maintain continuity when in-person meetings are difficult.

What concerns does Sandra focus on?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and straightforward, with a focus on practical conversation and adapting sessions to each person’s needs.

What is her professional background?

She has 12 years of professional experience working with common mental health concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is listed with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Self esteem

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 12 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Sandra

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Sandra Holden, BACP

Background and approach

How Sandra’s approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety