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Marcia Holloway, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- CBT and ACT methods
About Marcia
Marcia Holloway is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 23 years of experience in practice. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and intimacy-related issues. She also helps with sleep problems, self-esteem, career changes and coping with life transitions.
Marcia uses clear, practical methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed work. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing new responses and building everyday routines that make a difference.
Her approach is conversational and goal-oriented. Conversations identify what is getting in the way now and what skills will help next. People leave with specific strategies to try between sessions and time to reflect on what worked.
Marcia has worked across a variety of stress and trauma-related presentations over two decades. That background informs how she paces work and how she helps people manage strong emotions. She also supports those facing chronic illness, caregiver strain and addiction-related challenges.
Sessions are offered in English and Marcia accepts international clients. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled via the See online therapy options button.
How her approaches translate to online work
Marcia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing different responses to change mood and behaviour. ACT helps people clarify values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present.She also brings attachment-informed ideas to understanding relationship patterns. That approach looks at how early connection styles shape current communication and emotional responses, which is useful for relationship and intimacy concerns.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Marcia will talk through which methods match a person’s goals and preferences, then adapt the practical tools over time. The emphasis is on simple skills to practise between sessions and checking what is effective.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life - for example by avoiding travel, fitting a short check-in during a break, or allowing quieter surroundings without the need for a long commute. Registered or accredited professionals often find online sessions work well for structured, skill-based approaches such as CBT and ACT, while still allowing time to address emotional material.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma, intimacy problems and sleep difficulties.
How does she structure sessions?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, looking at current thoughts and behaviours and testing practical changes to see what helps.
How many years of experience does she have?
Marcia has 23 years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and services use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.