- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-based work
About Wendy
Wendy Holmes is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, life changes, stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem. Sessions are offered in English and she works with a broad mix of concerns including career setbacks, depression, compassion fatigue and ADHD.
Wendy uses a collaborative style. She listens to what matters to a person and then works with them to identify practical next steps. Conversations focus on what is happening now, patterns that repeat, and small changes that make daily life more manageable. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and feelings and act on what matters to them.
Attachment-based ideas also inform her work, especially when relationship patterns and intimacy concerns are involved. Narrative elements are used to help people reframe difficult stories from their past without ignoring their impact. Wendy describes her approach as steady and practical, aiming to reduce overwhelm and increase clarity about choices.
Her background includes training in trauma, grief, transactional analysis and relational approaches to sexuality and couples work. She has specific experience with relationship-focused OCD, menopause-related intimacy concerns and complex trauma issues. That training informs how she works with anger that arises from relationships and life transitions.
If someone wants to start, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for stress, anger and decision points where values feel unclear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. It is practical and often helps with anxiety, low mood and reactive responses. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns influence how people respond now. It can help with intimacy problems and recurring conflicts.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and together they will decide which methods to try. That makes the process collaborative and adaptable as needs change.
The original profile lists video, phone and text-based therapy as flexible session options. If you want to use one of these formats confirm the current options when you book. Many people find online sessions fit more easily around work or caregiving commitments, allow shorter check-ins between face-to-face appointments, or reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about which format would make it easiest to keep sessions regular and practical for day-to-day life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, anger, stress and related issues such as anxiety and low self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She helps clients notice patterns and choose small, manageable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working with a wide range of concerns including relationship OCD and complex trauma.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.