Wendy Holmes

Wendy Holmes is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns and the effects of life changes. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD and low self-esteem, as well as concerns linked to parenting, career strain and compassion fatigue. Wendy also notes a focus on issues connected to narcissism and abandonment.

Her style is warm and collaborative. Wendy aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters to them. She frames the past as part of a longer story and encourages clients to choose the direction they want to take. Sessions move at a pace set by the person attending.

Wendy draws on several therapeutic approaches to match each person's needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small practical steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps with thought patterns that keep anxiety and low mood active. Attachment-based and client-centred work inform how she builds a trusting relationship in sessions.

She has four years' experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Wendy has training in grief, women’s trauma, sex and couples work, and a diploma in dealing with narcissism. These areas inform her practice and the ways she supports people.

If someone wishes to begin, they are asked to use the platform Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people name their values and take steady steps toward them while tolerating difficult thoughts and feelings; it is often useful for anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms over time. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship experiences affect current connections and can be helpful for intimacy concerns and relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Wendy aims to collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their aims and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses. This helps ensure sessions remain relevant and practical rather than sticking rigidly to one model.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy days and reducing travel time, which can make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online options can offer shorter check-ins when life is hectic, or allow conversations without needing to be on camera if that suits someone better. Confirm the current session options before booking to ensure the format meets your needs.