Hi, I’m Holly, creator of Holly Marie Psychotherapy. If you’re feeling trapped by anxiety, OCD, difficult past experiences or self-doubt, you’re not alone. These struggles can be overwhelming, but with the right support, they don’t have to control your life. My approach combines creative and evidence-based strategies to help you regain confidence and take back control.
With 13 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I specialize in helping people break free from anxiety, OCD and trauma. I’ll help you understand why your symptoms are present and teach you practical strategies to reduce them—so you can live life on your terms, not dictated by anxiety. If you’re ready to take the first step toward change, I’d love to hear from you. Reach out to explore how we can work together.
For OCD, I use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a highly effective therapy that helps you face fears in a safe, controlled way. I also integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps you build tolerance to uncertainty and fear- so intrusive thoughts lose their power over you.
For traumatic experiences that you may be struggling to make sense of I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to break the pattern of fear and negative beliefs and ACT to to change the relationship with that distress. Your life no longer needs to be characterised by shame, guilt or anger. I also have a special interest in perinatal mental health, supporting individuals through pregnancy, postnatal challenges and the transition to parenthood. Loss, grief or fear regarding this time of your life can all be treated, so if this sounds like you, please do not hesitate to reach out.
If you struggle with painful past experiences, perfectionism or feelings of not being good enough, you’re not alone. These patterns often stem from deep-rooted experiences. Through inner child work, we’ll explore and heal these past wounds- helping you rebuild self-confidence and develop a healthier, more compassionate relationship with yourself.
Together, we’ll create a personalized approach that fits your unique needs, helping you build confidence, resilience, and lasting change. You don’t have to do this alone—I’d love to support you on your journey. Reach out today for a free consultation, and let’s take the first step together.
Delivered remotely via video or face to face in Congleton, Cheshire
Supervision
For trainee or qualified therapists
Testimonials
Working with you the past year has been incredible and this time a year ago I would never have believed that in a years’ time I would have come as far as I have. That is so much in thanks to you and a testament to how incredible you are as a therapist. Whilst the PTSD work was some of the most draining and challenging hours, it was incredibly effective and I’m so relieved to know that I’ve finally been able to work through that horrendous time of our lives. Similarly, with the anxiety work, your calm and (frustratingly correct 😉) approach to how I can tackle my challenges has made such a difference to mine, and my family’s lives, and it has only brought us closer together. I feel more prepared now to take forward the next challenges we are facing with my daughter’s medical future and know that it’s ok to feel nervous, and sometimes sad, but that when it gets very hard, I’ve now got the tools to deal with it so things don’t get out of control again. There were times when I wasn’t sure if my husband and I would make it, I know now that a lot of the pressures were ones that were needlessly inflicted by me and I honestly believe that this therapy has, in part, saved our marriage as we couldn’t have gone on as we were. We communicate now better than we ever have.
Steph
Holly has been brilliant, she has really supported me and helped me try and understand how and why my brain had been avoiding processing the event, I have had a noticeable difference in myself over the last few months and she has really helped me feel more like my old self.
Meghan
Holly has a terrific way of drawing out important issues with calm and positivity which is just exceptional. I am so much more aware of my behaviours and triggers for those behaviours. I genuinely feel as if I am managing my stress/anger a little better when things are hard. I appreciate why I am like this and don’t beat myself up about it. I am now keen to talk to others about my traumatic event which I have never felt comfortable doing before.
Alison
For me personally this has been a life changing experience and so valuable. it has saved my marriage and my family and a massive thank you. I thought it would be a problem doing it over the phone but because I am still in my home I am comfortable and still able to be honest but I haven’t found it to be a problem at all- it’s been a godsend. I couldn’t be happier now and I am looking forward to life.
Charlotte
Holly is incredible. She not only listened to me but also showed a deep care for both my personal well-being and my progress. There was never any judgment in her approach—just kindness, compassion, and a genuine understanding. Holly had a remarkable ability to connect the experiences I shared with our discussions, helping me make sense of my thoughts and actions. By identifying the triggers and underlying reasons, she equipped me with strategies to apply when I encountered similar situations again. When we tackled more challenging concepts, Holly gently encouraged me to challenge my negative beliefs and behaviours. She never pressured me to have all the answers or solutions right away. Instead, she offered her own ideas but always made it clear that if something didn’t resonate or feel manageable, that was perfectly okay. Holly is not only highly professional but also incredibly personal and empathetic. Her genuine care for her patients’ lives, progress, and well-being shines through in everything she does.
Kayleigh
Thank you again so much Holly, I really couldn’t have done it without you. I’m a shadow of my former self before CBT in a good way. Or should I say I got the old me back. I have been put to the test again this weekend and I dealt with it so well. Once again I cannot thank you enough, I’m truly grateful for the help I’ve received.
Karina
At the start of using the service I felt entirely lost, low in confidence and that things would never improve. I had behaviours that were compensating for my emptiness and genuinely didn’t feel well. Holly was very welcoming and listened to my concerns and never made me feel uncomfortable, under pressure or abnormal. The strategies and delivery of these were always very clear and have genuinely changed my life for the better. Holly always explained clearly what the strategy was, its potential impact and explained in various ways if needed. I have had other therapy before and it was brilliant but my own commitment wasn’t as focused as this course of therapy. Holly never made me feel pressured to complete out of session work and was very understanding and supportive of the early roller coaster of emotions and highs and lows. I’m now at the end of therapy and I’ve gone from feeling at my lowest point in life to a resilient person who is using the experience to help others and using the strategies daily to continually help myself. The therapy is a life changer. On a personal level I want to thank Holly from the bottom of my heart because I’m in such a happy place and I know she would tell me it is my doing, but I wouldn’t be where I am now without her.
Helen
You have such a good demeanour for this job, you have been so warm and I was so nervous before the appointments but you have really helped me to relax. You are bloody good at this job!
Nicola
Holly was open and welcoming, making me feel comfortable from the beginning of our time working together. I can’t say I found anything difficult. Holly made the experience an easy one. Therapy helped me to achieve what I intended it to and the most useful feature was being able to discuss aspects of my life I tended to keep to myself.
