About Sandra
Sandra Holden helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She focuses on practical ways to cope with life changes and regain day-to-day balance. Sandra presents as warm and direct, aiming to make conversations straightforward and useful from the first session.
Sandra has 12 years of experience working with adults in the United Kingdom. She uses a mix of client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques to make therapy useful and practical.
How Sandra works
That means she gives space for someone to be heard, while also offering clearer steps to change thinking patterns and habits that cause distress. Sessions are shaped around what each person needs. Sandra adapts her style so people can talk honestly and still leave with something to try between meetings.
Simple tools and small experiments are often part of the work to build confidence and reduce overwhelming feelings. She describes her approach as respectful and compassionate, aiming to tailor conversations and plans to individual needs. Sandra encourages people to take small steps and values steady progress rather than quick fixes.
If someone is unsure where to start, she uses an initial discussion to identify the most pressing concerns and to set clear, manageable goals. That process helps turn difficult situations into practical steps forward.
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What Sandra works with
The areas below are the ones Sandra selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Approaches that suit online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on giving a respectful, non-judgemental space for people to talk. The therapist listens carefully and follows the person’s lead to understand what matters most and to build confidence over time.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses simple exercises and practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and coping habits, which can help with anxiety, low mood and anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sandra will explore each person’s goals and preferences and agree on a path forward together. That collaborative process helps match practical techniques with the kind of support someone finds most useful.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video works well for a fuller conversation, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Text and live chat can be helpful for shorter check-ins or for people who prefer writing. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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