Therapist
Judith "Jude" Holland
BACP
Experienced counsellor for complex life issues
Continue with Judith
Opens BetterHelp in a new tab. There you can look at online therapy options.
Step 1
- 27 years experience
- BACP credential
- Works with trauma
About Judith
Judith "Jude" Holland welcomes people who are worried about relationships, trauma, grief, mood difficulties and major life changes. She writes in plain terms and aims to make the first step feel manageable. Jude encourages people to use their own strengths as they work through difficult moments.
Jude has 27 years of professional experience and practised across a range of settings in the United Kingdom. Her background includes work in a sexual assault centre with women and families, clinical leadership with male survivors of sexual assault, and running counselling services in education. She has also taught therapy for about 15 years and led services in adult education and music colleges.
In sessions she keeps the focus on what each person needs. Jude uses evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside attachment-focused and client-centred ways of working. She adapts methods to fit the person rather than relying on a single model.
Her practice covers a wide range of issues including relationship difficulties, sexual trauma, bipolar experiences, grief, addiction, self-esteem and caring for someone with chronic illness. She also supports people concerned about attachment, autism and blended family pressures.
Jude values clear, respectful conversation. She aims to build a working relationship where people feel heard, challenged and supported. If you decide to start, she will work with you to set goals and plan the steps you want to take.
Step 2
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
Step 3
Therapy approaches you can use online
Jude draws on several practical approaches to help people make changes and manage distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and helps people move toward what matters in their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current connections and aims to build safer ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jude will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress unfolds, so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not list specific online formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins between commitments, or offering options when camera use is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often adapt exercises, homework and check-ins so the work translates well to remote appointments. If you'd like to proceed, check available formats and schedule times that suit your routine.
Step 4
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jude specialise in?
She supports people facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, mood difficulties such as bipolar, and major life changes. Her practice also covers issues like addiction, eating or sleeping difficulties, parenting strain and career questions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Jude combines clear listening with practical tools and reflective work. She adapts methods to each person and aims for conversations that feel respectful and useful.
How long has she been working in therapy?
She has 27 years of professional experience across clinical services, education and counselling centres in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any logistics or regional considerations when arranging sessions.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Fees vary 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 with Jude?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
Step 5