Counsellor profile
Marcia Holloway, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 23 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, addiction and relationships
Continue with MarciaAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (386872)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 23 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Marcia supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Relationship concerns
About Marcia
BACP registered, with 23 years of experience, Marcia Holloway works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues and sleep problems. She also supports those dealing with self-esteem, career changes, compassion fatigue and the practical impacts of chronic illness and caregiving. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Marcia describes her style as client-centred, meaning she focuses on each person's concerns and listens to what matters to them. She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and attachment-based work. These methods are used to help people manage difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours and to improve relationships with others and themselves.
In practical terms she talks through problems and helps people learn skills they can use day to day. That might include examining patterns in relationships, building coping strategies for stress or developing ways to manage cravings and relapse for addiction. Marcia also works on communication and commitment-related problems that cause friction in close relationships.
Her background and experience cover a broad range of life challenges such as abandonment concerns, body image, cancer-related issues, chronic pain, co-morbidity and caregiver stress. She also addresses issues linked to domestic violence, divorce and separation, codependency and substance use.
Marcia asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before arranging a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location.
Approaches used in online counselling and what to expect
Marcia draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and attachment-based work alongside client-centred practice. ACT focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and learning to act in line with personal values despite them; it often helps with anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships that formed early in life and how those patterns affect current connections and intimacy.Finding the right approach is part of the counselling process. Marcia will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and will work with each person to decide which methods to use. This is a collaborative process and can change as things progress.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, health appointments or caregiving, and it can reduce travel time. Some formats may suit shorter check-ins or sessions where being on camera is not required, while others allow more in-depth conversational work; clarify the practical session arrangements when you arrange the first meeting.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family matters, depression, trauma and intimacy-related problems, among other issues.
What is her counselling style?
Her work is client-centred and practical, focusing on clear discussion and skill-building to manage thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional experience in counselling and related work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary depending on location.
How do I begin with her?
Start by selecting the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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