Holland-Pearse CBT

06/02/2026

Firstly, I just want to say sorry for the radio silence — January has been an incredibly busy month for us. I often find the period after the festive season (changes in routine, darker days, not enough alone time, etc.) can leave many people feeling low, anxious, or burnt out. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to support as many of you as possible during what can be a really challenging time of year.

January is always a busy month for me, both professionally and personally — and this year has been no exception. We’ve been making some exciting updates to the website (exciting for me, anyway!), continuing work on our course creation (five episodes recorded so far!), and we’ve got the next series of the podcast launching towards the end of February. Most exciting of all, we’ll soon be welcoming several new therapists to the team, who we’ll introduce properly in due course.

It’s been a lot — but a positive and progressive lot.

As we move into 2026, we’re really excited to open our doors even wider and ensure we can support as many people as possible who are struggling with their mental health. To help us do this well, we’re bringing in associates with different specialisms, interests, and training modalities to those I personally offer — allowing us to better meet clients where they are and tailor support to their individual needs. We couldn’t be prouder of the direction we’re heading.

So whether you’re looking for specialist one-to-one therapy, prefer self-directed support in your own time, or simply enjoy listening to the podcast or reading the occasional blog, we’re working hard to make sure we’ve got you covered in a way that suits you.

You can check out the website for more blogs, pages, and resources than ever before (with even more being added by the end of the month):
👉 https://holland-pearse.com/

January has been a busy and exciting month, with February shaping up to be even more so. If you know someone who’s struggling with their mental health, feel free to point them towards our website — we aim to get back to enquiries within 24 hours.

Any questions at all, just give me a shout in the comments 👋

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28/12/2025

Hopefully a sufficiently tantalising post...

Click here to find out more 🤫

https://open.substack.com/pub/tomhollandpearse/p/some-really-exciting-news?r=2um10a&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

(follow along if you haven't already!)

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28/12/2025

Quick update on progress :)

I’ve been working steadily on the Get Unstuck! CBT course over the past few weeks and have made good progress. I've got the structure down, scripts for each of the sessions, and even made some homework sheets for people to try in-between lessons!

Pretty proud of that and moving with good pace.

Things will slow down a little over the coming days as the year draws to a close, but the work is very much ongoing.

Even while I’m not actively recording, I’m always open to questions, reflections, or feedback — whether about the course itself, the ideas behind it, or who it might be most helpful for. Please feel free to reach out.

And as ever, if you find these posts useful, you’re very welcome to like or share them, or tag someone who you think might benefit from a course like this.

I hope you’re enjoying a restful period as we head into the New Year.

— Tom

P.s. Remember to subscribe to my newsletter so I can keep you updated about the progress of the course and ensure you can feel part of this journey

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27/12/2025

📌 Coming soon: Get Unstuck! — an evidence-based CBT course

I’m currently developing an online CBT course designed for people who feel stuck in familiar patterns of overthinking, self-doubt, avoidance, or low confidence — even when they understand things logically.

The course is called Get Unstuck! and it’s built around the same evidence-based CBT frameworks I use in clinical practice.

What to expect:
• A clear, structured understanding of why problems keep repeating
• Practical CBT tools you can apply independently
• A focus on patterns and mechanisms — not motivation or positive thinking
• Self-paced video sessions with worksheets and reflections between sessions

This is not therapy, and it’s not a crisis service. It’s an educational, skills-based programme for people who want clarity, structure, and practical change.

I’m recording the content now and will be sharing updates here as it develops.
If you’d like to stay in the loop (and potentially hear about early access), you can join my email list here:

👉 https://tomhollandpearse.substack.com/subscribe

— Tom
BABCP-accredited CBT therapist

26/12/2025

Hello all!

Firstly, Merry Christmas - I hope you're enjoying a chilled Boxing Day so far.

Secondly, I'd just like to say a massive THANK YOU for choosing to follow my (new) page. I really appreciate it. Watch this space for useful and (hopefully) insightful ideas for mental health and all things CBT.

And thirdly…

I’m currently exploring the idea of creating an online CBT course.

I’m developing a structured, evidence-based CBT course designed to help people understand unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour which makes them feel 'stuck', and to help them learn practical ways to change those patterns.

This will be an affordable, structured approach to understanding core CBT models, with material that should feel useful even for those who have previously engaged in CBT or therapy.

If this is something you’d be interested in, or you know someone who might be, you can register your interest below and I’ll keep you up to date as the course takes shape.

👉 https://tomhollandpearse.substack.com/subscribe

I'm really excited to get working on this and will find your company and feedback invaluable.

Wishing you all the very best,

Tom