- Relationship concerns
- Trauma and grief
- Practical coping skills
About Wendy
Wendy Holmes is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with people facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. She also helps with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD and the practical strains of major life changes. Wendy emphasises a warm, non-judgemental way of working and aims to move at each person’s pace.
Her style is collaborative and grounded in the goals a person brings to sessions. Conversations are guided by curiosity and care, and practical steps are explored alongside deeper personal material. Sessions can address communication difficulties, commitment worries, codependency, and problems connected to caregiving, chronic illness or bereavement.
Wendy draws on several well-known counselling approaches to shape the work. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for practical tools and clearer thinking. Attachment-based and client-centred ideas inform how she helps people understand patterns in relationships.
She has four years of experience and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Wendy has also worked with specific concerns such as relationship OCD, intimacy around female life-stage changes including menopause, and trauma linked to narcissistic or domestic abuse.
Sessions are offered in English and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to the therapist’s availability. This process helps match practical needs with the right style of support.
Her style is collaborative and grounded in the goals a person brings to sessions. Conversations are guided by curiosity and care, and practical steps are explored alongside deeper personal material. Sessions can address communication difficulties, commitment worries, codependency, and problems connected to caregiving, chronic illness or bereavement.
Wendy draws on several well-known counselling approaches to shape the work. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for practical tools and clearer thinking. Attachment-based and client-centred ideas inform how she helps people understand patterns in relationships.
She has four years of experience and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Wendy has also worked with specific concerns such as relationship OCD, intimacy around female life-stage changes including menopause, and trauma linked to narcissistic or domestic abuse.
Sessions are offered in English and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to the therapist’s availability. This process helps match practical needs with the right style of support.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How approach and online therapy can work together
Wendy works with several practical therapy approaches that translate well to remote work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, stress and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers concrete exercises to reduce distress and improve routines. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and helps people understand how past connections affect present ones, which can help with intimacy and communication concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy journey. Wendy will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person’s needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust the mix as therapy progresses. That conversation is ongoing rather than a one-time decision.
The practical benefits of online therapy include making it easier to fit sessions into a busy day and reducing travel time. Online work can allow shorter check-ins, phone conversations when bandwidth is limited, or hands-on exercises discussed over video. Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking to make sure they fit with work, caregiving or other daily demands.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Wendy help with?
She supports people with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, stress, anxiety, depression and living with health challenges among other concerns.
What is her way of working in sessions?
Her approach is collaborative and non-judgemental, combining practical tools and reflective conversation to meet each person’s goals.
How much experience does she have?
Wendy has four years of clinical experience working with individuals on a range of issues including relationship OCD and trauma related to narcissistic and domestic abuse.
What professional 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.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I get started with Wendy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.