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Wendy Holmes

Wendy Holmes, BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

Calm, practical support for relationship stress

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  • Jealousy and relationships
  • Trauma and grief
  • Mindful CBT approach

About Wendy

Wendy Holmes is a counsellor who helps people with relationship issues, jealousy, anxiety, grief and major life changes. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what feels hard. Wendy’s style is collaborative and paced to the person’s needs.

She draws on a mix of practical and reflective approaches to help people understand patterns that cause pain. That can include looking at how past relationships affect current ones, learning new ways to manage worry, or working through losses and endings. Sessions aim to be down-to-earth and focused on small, usable steps.

Wendy uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness in flexible ways. She adapts techniques to what each person brings, rather than following a rigid formula. The focus is on what will feel most useful to move forward.

Wendy has four years of clinical experience and is a BACP member, which is listed in her credentials as BACP. She works from the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English. Practical arrangements, including how sessions are scheduled and billed, are handled through the site’s matching and subscription process.

If someone is thinking about starting, they choose the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability. The aim is to make the first steps as simple as possible.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then make choices aligned with personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, relationship worry and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relational experiences shape current responses and helps people develop more steady ways of relating to others. It can be helpful for intimacy issues and jealousy. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and the client’s own pace, creating space for people to make sense of their feelings and choices.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then tailor methods together with the person. This collaborative process helps people try different tools and see what fits.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting therapy into a busy life and keeping sessions flexible. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments around work or caring commitments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Confirm the session formats available with the therapist before booking, as current options are set through the site’s scheduling process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

See below

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Wendy help with?

She works with relationship difficulties including jealousy, intimacy concerns, and relationship OCD, as well as trauma, grief, anxiety and life transitions.

How would she describe her therapy style?

The approach is collaborative and paced to the person. Wendy combines practical tools with reflective work to help people change unhelpful patterns.

What background does Wendy have?

Wendy has four years of clinical experience and has trained in a range of trauma, grief and relationship-related programmes listed in her qualifications.

Where is Wendy based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and lists BACP among her credentials.

Which languages are sessions held in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time according to the site process.

What should I do to begin therapy with Wendy?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

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