Nathan Holmes

• Anxiety
• Addictions
• Motivational Interviewing

About Nathan

Nathan Holmes works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem and life changes, using a person-centred style where the client sets the pace and goals. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and has seven years' experience.

He supports people dealing with depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief and parenting strain. He has particular experience of drug and alcohol addiction and has worked with people in active addiction and their families. Sessions focus on what the person wants to address and on building clearer ways of coping day to day.

Nathan practises using a humanistic integrative approach with an emphasis on Person-Centred theory. In practice this means he listens to what matters to the client and follows their priorities rather than imposing a set plan. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want to change behaviour, for example around substance use.

Conversations tend to be direct and practical. He helps people talk through communication problems, control issues, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and difficulties with attachment or abandonment. He also works with panic, social anxiety and phobic responses in everyday situations.

Sessions aim to clarify goals and to build small, manageable steps towards them. Nathan asks about what has helped before, what gets in the way now, and what a realistic next step would look like. This practical focus supports gradual progress over time.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's own goals and feelings. The counsellor reflects what the person says and follows their priorities, which helps with low self-esteem, relationship worries and general anxiety. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that supports people considering behaviour change, such as reducing drug or alcohol use, by exploring their reasons for change and building confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nathan will discuss which methods fit the client's needs, goals and preferences and will adapt the style as sessions progress. This is a collaborative process where the counsellor and client plan steps together.

Please confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and other commitments. They also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited and let people choose whether to use video or voice depending on what feels most practical for them.

Topics Nathan lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Parenting issues
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing

Questions about Nathan

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He works with general anxiety, social anxiety and panic attacks using person-centred methods and practical strategies.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers a humanistic integrative style with an emphasis on Person-Centred therapy and uses Motivational Interviewing for behaviour change.

How much experience does he have?

He has seven years' experience working with a diverse range of clients, including time in a drug and alcohol service.

Is he a BACP member and where is he based?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.