Nicola Holdcroft

New client availability 

Please email nicola@orenna.co.uk for all enquiries

I work Monday - Thursday 9am - 6.30pm

I understand that it can be daunting to choose a therapist online before meeting in person so let me share a little information that may help you in your search.

I believe that effective therapy is not "a one size fits all" approach and your individual needs are always a priority here. I understand that life can be challenging & during your sessions you will find an understanding and confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and experiences. 

Talking therapy can help you to overcome pain from past events and relieve the symptoms of mental health issues. 

The foundation of our work together is underpinned by establishing a high quality therapeutic relationship. This enables us to work together in a way that is professional & safe. My aim is to support you while you work out a way forward by offering a non-judgmental space where the focus is on you.

As well as in Private Practice at Orenna, I have experience of working for a local Hospice Bereavement Counselling Service, the NHS Staff Counselling Service, (as a volunteer and on contract), A Domestic Violence Service, Private companies, Occupational Health Programs, Local Authority & EAPs.

I have a great deal of experience working with clients in senior leadership roles & I have a special interest in working with clients navigating the peri-menopause, and those struggling with stress, anxiety or low self confidence. I also work with students who are at University, in person or on Zoom who are experiencing educational/social distress.

I am an Integrative Therapist. My therapeutic qualification is in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. This means nothing more than I can use a variety of different therapeutic techniques to enable us to work through your therapy goals together. I am proactive and solution focused.

I am a Certified Telephone and Online Therapist. I offer both face to face sessions and online therapy via Zoom. 

My practice is based in a beautiful Victorian building, a multidisciplinary clinic, in the heart of North Staffordshire.

I work with individuals (18+)

Couples therapy - Spaces from January '25

I offer a concessionary rate of £45 to Student Counsellors/Counsellors in training. (Limited places)

50 mins - £65

90 mins - £110

First contact by email please at nicola@orenna.co.uk or via the link on our website www.orenna.co.uk

(Please note that some of the contact options offered on the generic BACP enquiry form on this website are not applicable to my practice.)

More information & FAQ's can be found on our website www.orenna.co.uk or please email me with any questions you may have.

Your first session will be up to 1 hour to allow us time to work through our contract, BACP ethical practice & GDPR information at the beginning of the appointment and to answer any questions you may have.

Subsequent appointments are 50 minutes.

Longer appointment of 90 minutes are available by prior request.

If you do not wish to commit to long term therapy at the moment but would still like to benefit from an appointment, I offer a 90 minute 'Single Session Therapy' (sometimes known as ONEplus therapy) in person or on Zoom where I aim to support you as much as possible in one session so that you have the opportunity to start to identify and make the changes you seek. Of course, further support is available if you feel it is needed.