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Nathan Holmes

Nathan Holmes

BACP

United Kingdom

Supportive counsellor for anxiety and addiction recovery

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At a glance

Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 383760
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

    • Person Centred approach
    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Seven years' experience

    About Nathan

    Nathan Holmes is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. He has worked with clients dealing with drug and alcohol addiction and supports those affected by family problems and relationship strain. Nathan brings a calm, approachable manner to sessions and aims to make it straightforward to talk about difficult things.

    He trained in a humanistic integrative approach that centres on Person Centred theory. That means the person sets the direction and Nathan helps them explore it at their own pace. Over seven years of practice he has spent recent time working with a drug and alcohol service, supporting people in active addiction and offering help to their families.

    Nathan uses Motivational Interviewing alongside Client-Centred Therapy to help people find reasons and strengths for change. He works on issues such as panic attacks, social anxiety, feelings of emptiness, and problems with control or attachment. Everyday concerns like parenting stress, grief, and life transitions are also within his focus.

    Sessions are conversational and goal-focused when needed, with an emphasis on listening and gentle questioning to support clarity and motivation. Nathan aims to create space for people to speak honestly about shame, guilt, isolation and relationship conflict without being judged.

    He practises in the United Kingdom and works in English. If someone wants to begin, they can use the Start Therapy button and fill in a short matching questionnaire to book according to his availability.

  2. How Nathan uses conversational approaches online

    Nathan blends Motivational Interviewing and Client-Centred Therapy in ways that suit conversation-based work. Motivational Interviewing uses open questions and reflective listening to help people find personal reasons to change; it can be useful for addictions, ambivalence about change, and goal-setting. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding and acceptance, helping people explore feelings about relationships, self-worth and life purpose without pressure.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nathan will collaborate with each person to agree what to try first and will adapt methods based on how the sessions feel and what the person wants to achieve. This is a joint process that can change over time as goals become clearer.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer talking rather than completing lots of written tasks. Registered or accredited professionals can offer similar conversational approaches online, and Nathan aims to help each person shape sessions so they fit practical needs and personal preferences.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issues

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyMotivational Interviewing

    Experience

    7+ years

    Listed in

    United Kingdom

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Nathan commonly help with?

    Nathan regularly supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. He also works with addiction-related issues, relationship strain, family problems, grief and parenting stress.

    How would he describe his therapeutic style?

    He uses a humanistic, person centred style that puts the client in control of their goals. Motivational Interviewing is used to gently explore readiness for change and build motivation.

    What is his professional background?

    Nathan has seven years of experience working with a range of clients and spent recent years at a drug and alcohol service supporting people in active addiction and their families.

    What credentials and region are listed?

    He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients book sessions?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions arranged and paid for?

    Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

    How do I start working with him?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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