Judith Hearne, BACP
Practical, values-led counselling for life challenges
Details
| Name | Judith Hearne |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Judith
Judith Hearne is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and addictions. She supports people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, eating issues, trauma and major life changes. Judith aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful.
She keeps sessions warm and non-judgemental so people can speak openly about what matters to them. Judith encourages practical steps alongside listening, and she works at a pace set by the person in front of her.
Background and approach
Her style is straightforward and compassionate. Her approach draws on Narrative ideas alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Judith uses these to help people reframe difficult stories, spot unhelpful patterns, and make choices aligned with their values.
She also uses attachment-informed thinking to understand relationships and how early experiences affect current life. Judith has six years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which is listed as her credential. She is comfortable discussing spiritual and religious concerns when people wish to bring those parts of their life into sessions.
Sessions are offered in English and she works with international clients when that fits the situation. Practical formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Judith asks people to start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then to schedule sessions according to availability.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts among the things Judith works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Judith among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Judith among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Judith among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Judith among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Judith among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Judith among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Judith among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Judith among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Judith among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Judith among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Judith directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Judith directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that shape online sessions
Judith uses Narrative therapy to help people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves and their problems, which can make space for new perspectives and choices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify what matters to someone and to take small committed actions that align with those values. Attachment-Based ideas are also part of her work, helping people see how early relationships influence current patterns and connections.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Judith will discuss different methods, listen to what matters to the person, and adapt the way she works so it fits the individual's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to make therapy fit into everyday life. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be lighter on bandwidth, and messaging or live chat suit quick check-ins or those who prefer written reflection. These options allow people to choose what best matches their schedule and comfort, making it easier to keep therapy consistent over time.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Judith help with?
Judith supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and eating concerns. She also helps with relationship strain, parenting pressures, trauma, career and coping with big life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental with a practical focus. She listens first, then helps people try small changes that fit their values and goals.
What is Judith's professional background?
She has six years of professional experience working with a range of concerns. That experience includes supporting people with trauma, addictions and family-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
Judith lists BACP as her credential and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients when that arrangement suits both parties.
What session formats are available for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Judith?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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