- 27 years experience
- BACP
- Relationship and trauma
About Judith
Judith "Jude" Holland is a counsellor with 27 years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief and major life changes. Jude encourages clients to use their own strengths and knowledge as they take steps towards change, and she acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy.
Jude’s approach is practical and person-focused. She blends techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with attachment-based ideas to help people understand patterns that affect their relationships. Sessions are conversational and aim to build clearer choices and manageable steps.
Her background includes work in sexual assault services within the NHS and roles supporting both women and men after assault. She has held clinical lead roles and set up counselling services in educational settings. This mix of frontline and managerial experience informs a steady, experience-based way of working.
Clients may bring issues such as bipolar mood concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, addiction, parenting stress, or career worries. Jude also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment problems, chronic illness and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. She frames challenges as shared work rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Jude writes and teaches about therapy and has led services in adult education and music colleges, where she supported performance anxiety. She aims to build a working relationship that feels respectful and also offers gentle challenge to help change move forward.
How Jude uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them, and then take action that matches their values. It can be useful for grief, anxiety and coping with big life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and trying out different behaviours to reduce distress and improve routines like sleep or eating. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people change how they connect and repair after hurt.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jude will listen to your goals and suggest steps that suit your needs. Together you can try methods that feel helpful and adapt the plan as you learn what works best for you.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, for example by cutting travel time or allowing shorter check-ins between commitments. It can also help people stay consistent when coping with recovery, ongoing health concerns, or changing schedules. If you plan to work across time zones as an international client, discuss scheduling up front so appointments fit into your day.
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Experience
27+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Jude work with?
She helps people with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar concerns, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, anger and self-esteem difficulties.
What is Jude's style in therapy?
Her style is down-to-earth and person-centred, combining practical steps with exploration of patterns that keep problems going.
How long has Jude been practising?
She has 27 years of professional work experience across counselling, clinical leadership and teaching roles.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
Jude is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She accepts international clients; check time differences when scheduling to find a mutually suitable slot.
How are fees and payments organised?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.