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Marcia Holloway, BACP

Compassionate UK therapist for complex life challenges
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationships and family
  • Addictions and recovery

About Marcia Holloway

Marcia Holloway is a United Kingdom-based therapist with 23 years of professional experience, offering empathetic, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and a range of intimacy-related and life-transition concerns. She is a BACP member - a designation that indicates affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings a person-centered, respectful approach that adapts to each client's unique situation.

Marcia works collaboratively to tailor conversations and treatment plans, combining evidence-informed methods with sensitivity to individual needs, whether the focus is on improving sleep, managing career pressures, coping with chronic illness, or addressing codependency and substance-related issues. She emphasizes empowerment and practical coping skills while honoring the courage it takes to seek change. Clients can expect a supportive partnership aimed at clearer communication, healthier relationships, and stronger self-esteem.

Available to both local and international clients, Marcia offers flexible session formats and concentrates on building a therapeutic relationship that helps people move toward greater wellbeing at their own pace.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also Specializes In

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Marcia Holloway have?

Marcia Holloway has 23 years of professional experience.

Is Marcia Holloway a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential, indicating membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. License details are not provided.

In which languages does Marcia Holloway provide therapy?

Marcia provides therapy in English.

Where is Marcia Holloway located?

Marcia is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Marcia Holloway as my therapist?

You can work with Marcia Holloway through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Marcia Holloway work with international clients?

Yes, Marcia Holloway works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Marcia Holloway cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and connection

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients identify personal values and commit to actions that bring greater meaning, while teaching skills to notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than be controlled by them. This approach can support people dealing with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current intimacy, trust, and communication, and helps people develop more secure ways of relating to partners, family members, and themselves. It is often useful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Marcia works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors methods and pacing so therapy fits each person's circumstances and priorities.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy lives, for those managing health or caregiving responsibilities, and for people who live far from available services. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, accessible support and make it easier to schedule sessions that fit into daily life.

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