Counsellor profile
Judith "Jude" Holland, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and trauma
See online counselling options- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Judith
Counsellor Judith "Jude" Holland is a BACP member with 27 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people on relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Jude treats a broad range of concerns. She supports people dealing with bipolar issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, addictions and self-esteem problems. She also helps with intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, anger and career worries. Additional areas she has worked with include abandonment, attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness and caregiver stress.
Her approach mixes several established methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice thoughts and try new behaviours. She works with Attachment-Based ideas to look at relationship patterns, and she uses Client-Centred ways of listening that place the person at the centre of sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are included where emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
Her background includes work in sexual assault services and university student counselling. She has experience leading services and teaching therapy in adult education. That experience shaped how she supports people who feel anxious about performance and public roles.
Jude emphasises practical conversation and collaboration. She aims to help people use their own strengths to face hard things. Before booking, clients should check the current session options and formats offered.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Jude uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in clear, practical ways. ACT helps people notice thoughts and values, then try small behaviour changes that match what matters to them. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing alternatives with manageable steps.She also draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at how past relationship patterns affect current connections. That approach can help with intimacy issues, communication problems and repeating difficult relationship cycles. Jude works collaboratively with each person to find which mix of methods fits best for their goals and day-to-day life.
Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and travel. It can allow shorter check-ins, avoid travel time and make it simpler to attend from different locations. The original profile does not specify which online formats she offers, so please confirm current session options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often adjust session length and contact style to suit practical needs, and Jude will discuss what works best with each person.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar, addictions, self-esteem and related concerns listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches, with DBT skills where useful.
How long has she practised?
She has 27 years of professional experience in counselling and related roles.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Do sessions take place in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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