- Years in practice
- 27
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Judith
Judith "Jude" Holland works with parents who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about next steps. She speaks plainly and meets people where they are. Jude acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and she offers steady, practical help to explore what matters most to each person.
Jude draws on 27 years of professional experience in the UK, including work in sexual assault services and adult education. Her background includes supporting people through trauma, grief, addiction and major life changes.
Background and approach
She also has experience supporting people with mood difficulties such as bipolar and with relationship and intimacy-related concerns. In sessions she treats the client as the expert in their life and looks for existing strengths to build on. She uses talking, reflective listening and structured tools to help people notice patterns and make different choices.
The emphasis is on clear, doable steps rather than jargon or one-size-fits-all solutions. Her approach has included methods that address thoughts and behaviours, emotional connection, and mindful acceptance. Jude has also worked in roles teaching therapy and running services, which shapes how she plans therapy and supports progress.
She aims to create a working relationship that feels respectful and also challenges unhelpful habits. People come to Jude for help with parenting strain, grief, relationship problems, managing anger, eating and sleeping difficulties, and life transitions. She also supports those coping with chronic illness, attachment concerns and communication problems.
Her practice welcomes international clients and offers sessions in English.
What Judith works with
Everything Judith lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Judith helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Judith lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying values and taking small actions that fit those values, which can help with grief, anxiety and major life changes.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current patterns of closeness and distance. It can help people understand repeated conflicts, communication breakdowns and issues with trust or intimacy.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they choose and adapt methods so therapy fits the individual's needs rather than forcing one set style.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, chat offers shorter check-ins and text messaging is useful for day-to-day support between sessions. These options help people keep continuity of care while balancing work, family and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Judith
What kinds of issues can be explored in sessions?
Sessions can address relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar and mood concerns, addictions, intimacy and sexual issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions and life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Jude uses a straightforward, person-focused style that combines listening with practical tools. She helps people spot patterns, try new behaviours and build on existing strengths.
What experience does the counsellor bring?
She has 27 years of professional work in the United Kingdom, including roles in sexual assault services, adult education, and leadership positions in counselling services.
What are the listed credentials and location?
The profile records BACP as a credential and shows the therapist is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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