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Ed Holden Counselling

when life doesn't make sense

You don’t have to have all the answers

For a lot of us, we can look ‘fine’ from the outside and seem like we have it all together. Whilst on the inside we are struggling to make sense of this life, the pain that we are living through or struggling to understand the way we feel. 

You don’t need to have it all figured out or have all the answers before coming to counselling. Sometimes simply having the space to talk openly and honestly helps us understand ourselves a little better and explore what is going on.

About Me

Ed Holden counselling practice providing calm and confidential support
Hi, I’m Ed
I am a humanistic existential counsellor based in Bridgend, South Wales, offering online and telephone counselling to adults across the UK.
 
Life can sometimes leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of who we are and where we are heading. Counselling offers a space to slow down, make sense of your experiences and explore what really matters to you.
 

My background includes working in mental health, criminal justice, homelessness services and diverse cultural settings. Through these experiences, I have learned that every person’s story is unique. Behind our struggles, behaviours and choices there is often a deeper story waiting to be understood. Rather than focusing only on the problem that has brought you to counselling, I am interested in getting to know you as a whole person.

Together, we can explore your experiences, identify what may be holding you back and discover new ways of relating to yourself, others and the world around you.

Areas I can help with

  • Purpose and meaning
  • Identity and authenticity
  • Life changes and uncertainty
  • Burnout and overwhelm
  • Anxiety and self-pressure
  • Relationships and connection
  • Grief, loss, and trauma
  • Addiction recovery and personal growth
 
  • Purpose and meaning
  • Identity and authenticity
  • Life changes and uncertainty
  • Burnout and overwhelm
  • Anxiety and self-pressure
  • Relationships and connection
  • Grief, loss, and trauma
  • Addiction recovery and personal growth
 

My Approach

My work is grounded in the humanistic existential tradition. This means I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where we can explore your experiences openly and honestly.

Together, we will look at both past and present experiences, helping you understand yourself more deeply and make sense of the challenges you face. Rather than offering quick fixes, our work focuses on increasing self-awareness, finding meaning, and helping you live in a way that feels more authentic and aligned with your values.

Life brings uncertainty, loss, responsibility, and difficult choices. Counselling can help you face these challenges with greater clarity, courage, and self-understanding.

Fees and Sessions
Registered member of the BACP so accountability is followed alongside ethics