Jennie Holloway

Jennie Holloway is a counsellor with six years of practice in the United Kingdom and registration with NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society). She writes plainly about how hard first steps can feel and invites people to begin simply by reading and considering support. Jennie works in a person-centred way, which means she offers a listening space that follows what the client brings. She also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness approaches when these suit someone’s needs. Sessions are shaped around the individual and aim to help people understand themselves better and make practical changes. Her background includes work in a pupil referral unit where she counselled parents and children who could not attend mainstream school. That role exposed her to a wide range of issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, bereavement, refusal, abuse and trauma, which informs how she supports others now. Earlier experience includes Drawing and Talking therapy. Jennie became interested in counselling through her own experience of grief, and that personal perspective underpins her way of working. She describes herself as non-directive and collaborative, trusting that people know themselves best while offering gentle guidance when useful. People commonly bring concerns about stress, anxiety, parenting, family matters, sleep, addictions, trauma, intimacy and ADHD. Jennie also addresses related problems such as abandonment, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, isolation, money worries and midlife questions. She tailors each session to the person in front of her and aims to create a supported, non-judgemental space to talk and plan next steps.

How person-centred and practical approaches work online

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the person, giving space to talk and decide next steps. It helps with feelings of loss, low self-esteem and the strain of life changes by prioritising the client’s own pace and goals.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect and uses practical exercises to test new ways of coping. It is often used for anxiety, stress, sleeping problems and compulsive patterns.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple present-moment skills to reduce overthinking and ease stress. Short mindfulness practices can be helpful for mood, worry and managing strong emotions.

Finding the right fit is part of the work. Jennie will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods as you go, so the plan reflects your goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where decisions are made together.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow check-ins from wherever you are. Practical details about session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. The focus is on making sessions realistic for everyday life, whether that means shorter check-ins, quieter timings or approaches that suit your routine.