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Judith "Jude" Holland, BACP

Experienced trauma-informed counsellor

27 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Judith

Judith "Jude" Holland is a counsellor with 27 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, mood disorders and life changes. Jude emphasises the client as the expert in their own story and looks for strengths to build on during therapy.

She works in a straightforward, respectful way and aims to create a space where people feel heard and valued.

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Background and approach

Sessions combine listening with practical skills and gentle challenge when that helps progress. Jude aims to adapt to each person rather than follow a fixed method. Her background includes work in sexual assault services and roles supporting adults in education and performance settings.

This mix of clinical and educational experience informs how she supports people coping with sexual trauma, bipolar difficulties and intense relationship pain. She has also supported people with grief, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, and adjustment to illness or caregiving roles. Jude uses a range of therapeutic approaches depending on the person’s needs.

She draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to identify patterns of thinking, acceptance and commitment principles to clarify values and action, and attachment-based thinking to repair relationship wounds. Dialectical skills and client-centred listening are used when emotion regulation and validation are important. Her work often covers issues such as intimacy concerns, parenting stress, career worries, low self-esteem and coping after a disaster.

People who want a collaborative, experience-led approach and clear practical tools may find her style helpful.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for depression, anxiety and coping with life changes by focusing on small, value-driven steps.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current patterns and helps repair trust and closeness. It is often used when relationship difficulties or past hurt affect current connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest one or more ways to proceed. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and needs become clearer.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging is useful for brief check-ins or when written reflection helps. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel or family life while keeping the focus on practical strategies and emotional support.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can be brought to therapy?
Jude sees people for many concerns including relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar and depression, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
What is Jude's therapeutic style?
She combines listening with practical techniques and gentle challenge. The approach aims to build on strengths while teaching skills for mood, emotion regulation and communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jude has 27 years of professional experience across sexual assault services, adult education and clinical leadership roles.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and situations.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Jude?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
27 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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