Welcome
Hello, I'm Holly (she/her), an Integrative Child and Adolescent Counsellor and Therapeutic Wellbeing Practitioner, based in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, offering counselling to children, teenagers and young adults across Hastings and the surrounding areas.
I offer counselling for children, teenagers and young adults aged 4–25. Whether you're a parent looking for support for your child or young person, or you're aged 18–25 and looking for support for yourself, I provide a safe and welcoming space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted. Together we can gently explore the challenges you’re facing, develop a better understanding of your feelings and experiences, and discover ways to cope and move forward.
I work with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, self-esteem difficulties, emotional overwhelm, difficulties around food and eating, body image concerns, school anxiety and Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), trauma and PTSD, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties and other challenges affecting emotional wellbeing.
You don't need to have a diagnosis or know exactly what is wrong before seeking counselling. Sometimes it can simply help to have someone who will listen, understand and work alongside you to make sense of things.
I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP 396453) and work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework. I am committed to providing professional, ethical and individualised counselling, with the needs of each person at the heart of the work.
Find out more about how I work below.
How I work
I work in a neurodivergence-affirming and trauma-informed way, recognising that there is no single way to communicate, process experiences or engage in therapy.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw from different therapeutic approaches and adapt sessions to the person's age, developmental stage, strengths, interests and needs. This means therapy may look different for a four-year-old, a teenager or a young adult.
Talking is welcome, but it isn't the only way to communicate. Depending on what feels helpful, sessions may include:
🌿 Walk and Talk counselling in nature
🎨 Creative arts and expressive activities
🧸 Therapeutic play, particularly for younger children
🌳 Nature-based and sensory experiences
💬 Talking therapy and reflective exploration
🧠Mindfulness, grounding and emotional regulation techniques
There is no expectation to have the right words, know what you want to talk about or make sense of everything straight away. We can find ways of working that feel comfortable and meaningful for you.
For children and younger teenagers, I work with parents and carers appropriately alongside the therapeutic relationship, while recognising the importance of giving young people their own space as they grow in age and independence.
Ultimately, therapy is a collaborative process. We will work together to understand what you need and find an approach that feels safe, respectful and useful.
Want to find out more?
Arrange a free 20-minute call to ask questions, discuss what has brought you to counselling, and explore whether working together feels right.
If you're contacting me for your child or young person, we can discuss their needs and how I may be able to help.
There is no obligation to book afterwards—it's simply a chance to get to know one another and decide what feels right.
Location
Based in St Leonards-on-Sea, I work from a calm indoor space alongside outdoor settings where appropriate. My therapy room is also home to Monty, a gentle resident cat who may occasionally choose to join us. Many clients find his calm presence comforting, although he is never expected to be part of sessions and arrangements can be made if you would prefer not to have him present.
