- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
About Judith
Judith "Jude" Holland is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 27 years of professional experience. She works with people facing relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and major life changes. Jude also supports people dealing with bipolar experiences, addictions, issues around intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, low self-esteem and career questions.
Jude starts from the view that each person is the expert on their own life. She focuses on practical conversations that draw out the strengths a person already has. In sessions she helps people talk through difficult events and the ways those events affect everyday life. The emphasis is on small steps and clearer choices rather than only on theory.
Her background includes NHS work at a sexual assault centre and roles leading services in adult education and higher education. She has worked with people affected by sexual trauma and with men who have experienced sexual assault. Jude has also supported people with performance anxiety in music settings.
Her clinical work uses well-known approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Client-Centred methods, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. These are used to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes.
People who choose Jude can expect conversational sessions that are direct and respectful. She aims to challenge and support in equal measure, helping clients notice patterns and try different ways of coping. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) aims to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, identify valued directions and take action even when difficult feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses structured steps to change patterns that cause distress. It can be useful for social fears, depression and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss which methods suit the person's needs, goals and preferences and will make decisions together. That collaborative planning shapes how sessions proceed over time.
The profile does not specify session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy around work, study or caregiving because they remove travel time and can be scheduled more flexibly. Others choose shorter check-ins by phone when they need a quick review, or video when they want face-to-face interaction. Talk to the therapist about practical arrangements so sessions can be organised to fit everyday life.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar experiences, addictions, intimacy concerns and related issues from the provided list.
What is her way of working in sessions?
She uses conversational, practical sessions that focus on strengths and small steps. She draws on approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT and client-centred methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of professional experience working in counselling and therapeutic roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions take place?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted according to the supplied profile.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, as stated in the profile.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.