The Listening Space offers a safe, non-judgemental, non-clinical space for real conversations, connection and support. Beyond the System provides dedicated support for care-experienced people, helping them feel heard, valued and empowered. Click here to read about my services

Books By Holly Alex

I write about my lived experiences and the failures of systems meant to protect and care for people. My books explore the realities of being let down by those systems. Through my writing, I aim to raise awareness and amplify voices that deserve to be heard.

Books By Holly

Meet Holly

Hello, I’m Holly Alex. I’m a care-experienced advocate, peer support practitioner, campaigner, speaker, author, and founder of The Listening Space and Beyond the System.

My work brings together lived experience, mental health and wellbeing, advocacy, and a passion for making sure people feel heard, understood and supported.

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People are more than what they’ve been through.

Our experiences shape us, but they don’t define everything we are. Everyone deserves compassion, connection and the opportunity to be seen for who they are, not just what they’ve experienced.


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