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Meredyth Holland

Meredyth Holland

United Kingdom

Practical counselling for stress and rest

  • 3 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
NCPS
Registration
NCPS, United Kingdom · NCS20-01146
Based in
United Kingdom
  • Supportive listening
  • Mindfulness tools
  • Workplace insight

About Meredyth

Meredyth Holland is a pluralistic counsellor registered with NCPS. She aims to create a calm, empathetic space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and start making practical changes. Her style is straightforward and warm, with short exercises and breathing techniques used when helpful.

She focuses on worries such as anxiety, stress and low self-esteem. She also supports people facing life changes like job moves or relocation. Sleep and rest difficulties are included among the issues she addresses through relaxation and mindfulness work.

Meredyth brings experience from both education and corporate settings. She has spent several years working in school wellbeing, supporting young adults and staff with stress and study pressures. Before that she worked in a corporate role and understands workplace demands and work-life strain.

In sessions she uses a mix of talked therapy approaches and practical skills. That includes cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts, acceptance and commitment elements to clarify values, and mindfulness or relaxation for tension and sleep. She adapts what she offers to suit each person’s needs.

Her counselling puts the person at the centre. She takes time to build trust and helps people set small, achievable goals. If someone wants to try techniques for deep relaxation or learn ways to rest better, those are offered alongside conversation and planning.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions aligned with their values while learning to live with difficult thoughts. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with practical steps. It often helps with anxiety, panic and sleep problems by changing thoughts and behaviours. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how past relationships shape current patterns and helps people build different ways of relating to themselves and others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will talk about what feels most useful, try techniques in session, and adjust methods to fit the person's goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps match the chosen tools to each situation.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins between commitments. Some people prefer practising relaxation or mindfulness techniques from their own home, while others choose a quieter space nearby. The counsellor will discuss practical arrangements and adapt sessions so they work within everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can I bring to sessions?

Common areas include stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, sleep difficulties and coping with life changes. Relationship strain, workplace issues and eating or parenting worries are also listed specialities.

What is the therapy style like?

Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth, combining conversation with practical exercises. Techniques include relaxation and mindfulness alongside cognitive and acceptance-based ideas.

How much experience does the counsellor have?

She has three years of professional experience, including several years working in school wellbeing and prior experience in a corporate environment.

What credential does the counsellor hold and where are they based?

The counsellor is accredited with NCPS and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I have online or remote sessions?

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.

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