Judith "Jude" Holland, BACP
Compassionate counsellor for complex life challenges
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At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 27+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 9713
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- Experienced practitioner
- Practical support
- Collaborative approach
About Judith
Judith "Jude" Holland is a counsellor with 27 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and major life changes. Jude emphasises that clients know their own stories and that therapy can draw on the strengths they already have.
She uses straightforward, respectful conversation to help people make sense of painful events and find practical ways forward. Jude describes therapy as a collaborative process where different methods are combined to match each person's needs. She supports people dealing with intimacy problems, addiction, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger and low self-esteem.
Her background includes work in sexual assault services and leadership roles in adult education and student counselling. That experience shaped her approach to sensitive and complex issues, including abandonment, attachment difficulties and caregiver stress. Jude also brings experience supporting people affected by chronic illness, cancer and blended family challenges.
Jude draws on a mix of well-known therapy models to help with mood, communication and coping skills. She aims to create a therapeutic relationship that is both accepting and challenging, so clients feel heard and can make steady progress. Her practice also addresses concerns such as autism, avoidant personality patterns, and co-morbidity.
People interested in working on career stress, parenting strain, or navigating ageing and geriatric issues will find a practical, person-focused style. Jude welcomes enquiries in English and accepts international clients; prospective clients are invited to follow the site's start process to match and schedule sessions.
She uses straightforward, respectful conversation to help people make sense of painful events and find practical ways forward. Jude describes therapy as a collaborative process where different methods are combined to match each person's needs. She supports people dealing with intimacy problems, addiction, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger and low self-esteem.
Her background includes work in sexual assault services and leadership roles in adult education and student counselling. That experience shaped her approach to sensitive and complex issues, including abandonment, attachment difficulties and caregiver stress. Jude also brings experience supporting people affected by chronic illness, cancer and blended family challenges.
Jude draws on a mix of well-known therapy models to help with mood, communication and coping skills. She aims to create a therapeutic relationship that is both accepting and challenging, so clients feel heard and can make steady progress. Her practice also addresses concerns such as autism, avoidant personality patterns, and co-morbidity.
People interested in working on career stress, parenting strain, or navigating ageing and geriatric issues will find a practical, person-focused style. Jude welcomes enquiries in English and accepts international clients; prospective clients are invited to follow the site's start process to match and schedule sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Judith "Jude" Holland uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage mood, relationships and distress. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact, offering strategies to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like low mood or anxiety. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasises values and committed action, helping people live in ways that matter to them even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Attachment-Based Therapy concentrates on how early relationships affect current connections and trust, and it can help with intimacy, abandonment and attachment issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jude will discuss options and tailor sessions to your needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where methods are adjusted as you progress, so the plan can change if something is not helping.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. It can also help when quieter surroundings or less bandwidth are needed, and it can suit people who live elsewhere since international clients are accepted. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Jude help with?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, combining listening with practical steps to help people cope and build skills.
How long has she worked in therapy?
She has 27 years of professional experience, including roles in sexual assault services and education-based counselling.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She works in the United Kingdom and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats the therapist is offering at the time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jude?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.