Tracy Holland

I currently have availability for 'some' daytime appointments, and very limited availability for evening appointments.   I can advise when enquiring of available evening slots.

My working hours are as follows - 

Monday - I have appointments from 10am - 5pm only.

Tuesday - Friday I have appointments between the hours of 08.30am - 7pm.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a rut? Are you unsure about how to move forwards? Do you want to make sense of life's challenges or why you are behaving the way are?

Have you had enough of putting on a brave face, or wearing the mask which hides what is really going on inside you? If you have answered yes to all the above, let’s explore together how we can make sense of it all for you. We will work at your own pace exploring your feelings and emotions, which supports growth and change. You will set any goals you may want to help create the life you want.

I have witnessed growth and change during the therapeutic process, enabling individuals to feel empowered and able to live a more meaningful life. I offer compassion, empathy, openness, understanding and authenticity in a calming and peaceful environment.

I work with all my clients in building a deep therapeutic relationship, which supports the therapy journey, by creating a trusted space for you to discuss whatever comes up for you. By providing a safe space for you to speak your truth, and in doing so, learn and understand yourself better.

I successfully work with trauma, specifically childhood trauma which can be deep rooted, but may be affecting how you react to situations. Reactions that you or those around you, no longer want to experience. Our nervous system can work in overdrive by perceiving that we are in danger, creating anxiety or panic attacks when really inconvenient. Together we can work on creating tools for you to manage moments of overwhelm or panic.

I have experienced counselling myself which enabled me to reflect on my own life and bring about positive change. Having first-hand experience of counselling, means I know what it is like to go through a journey of change, and about how powerful talking therapy can be.

Counselling can be impactful, enabling you to arrive in a place where you feel comfortable with who they are. A place of true self-acceptance.

I work as a qualified MBACP person centred counsellor. I am 2 years post qualification with more than 1,500 client hours of delivered therapy.

Since qualifying I have completed a trauma course in addition to many hours of CPD, to ensure I am up to date on the latest research of the mental health sector.

I work successfully with clients who have experienced trauma, specifically childhood trauma. I also work with clients who have diagnosed PTSD. I also work with grief, loss and bereavement, which can be affect clients who haven’t been able to process the impact of life changing events.

I apply the main person centred principles into my therapeutic approach offering authenticity, empathy and compassion. By creating an environment which is calm, peaceful and held, clients can explore what has led them to therapy.

Through gentle inquiry and curiosity, we can explore your thoughts and feelings, enabling you to cope with the effects of your traumatic experiences, without re-traumatising you, but by finding ways for you to heal.

Unresolved trauma can take on many forms resulting in some individuals struggling with their jobs, relationships and mental health issues. Counselling can help identify triggers, decrease the symptoms and develop coping strategies, all in a safe and supportive environment.

I offer face-to-face sessions only, from my own purpose-built therapy room, in a village between Truro and Falmouth. The room is quiet and private. There is off street parking available.

For more information about how we can work together, please visit my website - www.tracyrae.co.uk

The first session is a ‘getting to know you’ introduction session. It is very relaxed, and undisturbed, creating an environment for you to share as much, or as little, as you want.

At the beginning of the session, I will take basic details which include your date of birth, address and contact details. I will also take notes which will support me in fully understanding the ‘work’ you are bringing to therapy.

There are no expectations for you to prepare for the first introductory session. However, if you feel more comfortable writing any notes yourself to bring with you, this is absolutely fine.

The largest amount of time will be provided for you to describe what is going on for you and to set any goals you wish to work on. You can ask any questions to support your therapy journey, and are able to use the time to explore my experience of working within the area you wish to work on.

At the end of the introductory session, we will discuss whether you feel comfortable and able to work with me. If I am not the therapist for you, I fully respect your decision, and only want the best for you by finding ‘your’ counsellor. Someone you feel comfortable with. There is no obligation to book future sessions.

If you feel we can work together, we will discuss a plan of how we move forwards, which will include the frequency of sessions, days and timings.