- Person-Centred focus
- Motivational interviewing
- Family impact support
About Nathan
Nathan Holmes is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has seven years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and the effects of life change. He also has focused experience in drug and alcohol addiction and supporting family members affected by addiction.
He uses a humanistic, integrative approach grounded in Person-Centred ideas. That means conversations tend to follow what the client brings and focus on what matters to them. Motivational interviewing is also part of his work, especially when people want to make practical changes but feel stuck or unsure how to begin.
Sessions are straightforward and conversational. Nathan helps people talk through relationship and family problems, grief, parenting strain, feelings of emptiness or isolation, and issues around attachment and abandonment. He also works with panic symptoms and social anxiety, and with the shame and guilt that often come with these difficulties.
In practice he aims to help clients notice what matters to them and to build small steps that fit everyday life. He draws on listening and reflective questioning to uncover motivations and barriers. When addiction is a concern, he brings experience from working alongside a drug and alcohol service to combine practical support with person-led exploration.
People who are weighing up next steps after a job change, a relationship shift or a health event often come with questions about purpose and direction. Nathan helps people clarify priorities, consider new options and test practical ways forward without prescribing a single path.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says. It aims to help people find their own answers by keeping the conversation centred on their priorities and concerns. This approach can suit people wrestling with direction, self-esteem or relationship questions.Motivational Interviewing concentrates on change talk and practical steps. It helps when someone wants to do things differently but feels ambivalent or unsure how to start. That method is often used alongside person-centred work for issues like addiction or coping with life changes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to agree what feels most useful, adjusting methods according to the client's goals and responses. This means sessions can emphasise reflective listening at one time and concrete planning at another.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people choose online sessions because they permit quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth needs or a simpler way to add a therapeutic check-in around work or family commitments.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nathan help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addiction and related family and relationship problems.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses Person-Centred ideas to follow what matters to the client and motivational interviewing to support practical change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of counselling experience, including work with a drug and alcohol service.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and works 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 charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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