Holli Rubin is a psychotherapist and mental health clinician with over two decades of experience supporting individuals and couples through the emotional challenges of life. Her current clinical focus includes transitions such as peri/menopause, body image, ageing, identity shifts, midlife challenges, parenting, neurodiversity, expat experiences of relocation & repatriation, and financial wellbeing.

With a background in both psychology and social work, Holli brings a holistic and deeply informed approach to therapy. She has contributed her expertise across public forums, media platforms, activist groups and national organisations, helping to shift the narrative around mental health and women's wellbeing.

Holli speaks regularly on topics including midlife mental health, parenting adult children, peri/menopause, and the need for stronger psychological support systems during times of transition.

Latest appearances & contributions

Masters Events Oxford 2025

Holli returned to Masters Events Oxford as part of this world-renowned gathering of thought leaders in psychology, wellness, and the arts. This year’s theme, Transform Trauma: Healing Our Relational World, brought together pioneering voices to explore how connection, empathy, and self-awareness can transform both individual and collective healing. Holli was honoured to contribute to the event once again - introducing key speakers and engaging in powerful discussions that underscored the importance of relational health in today’s world.

The Wallet Podcast with Emilie Bellet

Holli joined Emilie Bellet, founder of Vestpod, on The Wallet podcast for an episode titled “The Psychology Behind Holiday Spending.” They explored the emotional drivers behind December spending, how stress impacts decision-making, and why financial behaviours are so often tied to identity, expectation, and self-worth - offering listeners a more compassionate approach to money during high-pressure seasons.

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Dr Louise Newson Menopause Masterclass

Holli contributed to Dr Louise Newson’s Menopause Masterclass, offering psychological insight into the emotional symptoms often experienced during menopause, including anxiety, low mood, and a sense of feeling "not quite yourself." She also spoke about the importance of breaking the taboo around menopause and creating space for honest, compassionate conversations.

Masters Events Oxford 2024

At Masters Events Oxford 2024, Holli joined a panel discussion on the intersection of financial wellbeing, mental health, and self-worth. Together with fellow experts, she explored how emotional narratives around money — especially for women — shape financial confidence and mental resilience. The conversation sparked strong engagement both in person and online, highlighting the growing need for open dialogue around money and emotional health.

QVC Stories - Menopause Your Way

Holli contributed to QVC’s Menopause Your Way initiative, supporting women as they navigate the emotional and physical changes that come with menopause. In her conversation with QVC UK, Holli explored the deep connection between mental and physical health during this transition, offering insights on how menopause can affect confidence, emotional wellbeing, and how we show up at work, at home, and in relationships. She shared practical guidance on protecting mental health during menopause and beyond, highlighting the importance of nurturing the mind-body connection at every stage of life.

A Breathing Space:

Support for Life’s Pressures and Transitions

A Breathing Space is a wellbeing initiative co-founded by Holli to offer supportive, preventative, and practical guidance for individuals and organisations navigating the pressures of modern life. At a time when burnout and emotional strain are increasingly common, it provides a structured moment to pause, step back, and realign - helping people restore balance before stress reaches crisis point.

At the heart of the programme is the P.A.U.S.E. model, a five-step framework designed to enhance emotional health and strengthen resilience:

P – Prevent Burnout

A – Assess Needs

U – Understand & Support

S – Support Through Transitions

E – Empower & Help

Alongside individual support, A Breathing Space offers bespoke group workshops tailored to the needs of modern workplaces and communities - addressing emotional wellness, life transitions, and the realities of navigating multiple roles and responsibilities.

To learn more, head over to A Breathing Space’s website.

The Gen-X-Perience Podcast with Stacey & Roy

Holli joined singer & TV presenter Stacey Jackson and Liverpool Live Radio’s Roy Basnett on The Gen-X-Perience Podcast for an episode titled “Ageing Well for Gen X: Holli Rubin on Confidence, Body Image & Mental Health”.

In this episode, Holli reflects on how early cultural messaging shapes identity and self-worth, why confidence can grow stronger with age, and how midlife offers clarity and opportunity rather than crisis.

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