Trudy WoodsBACP

Trudy Woods is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing pregnancy and childbirth concerns alongside stress, anxiety, grief and postpartum depression. She works with those struggling with self-esteem, depression, life changes and relationship or family difficulties. Trudy also supports people coping with trauma, eating or sleeping problems, anger and compassion fatigue. She uses a person-centred way of working and speaks English. Trudy listens first and lets the person set the pace and focus of sessions. Her five years of practice include time in volunteer and charity roles and private practice, where she supported people with chronic health conditions, bereavement and cancer-related worries. She has also worked with issues such as gender dysphoria, health and social anxiety, and problems with confidence. Her training includes life coaching and courses on working with trauma, specialist counselling for abuse, depression, anger and anxiety, and stress management. Trudy describes therapy as a collaborative process and uses these skills to tailor support to everyday needs rather than follow a fixed script. In sessions she aims to make space for thoughts and feelings without judgement. Conversations focus on practical ways to manage feelings, find coping strategies and make decisions that help daily life. She encourages small steps and personal development plans when these suit the person. People can expect calm listening, gentle reflection and guidance towards clearer choices. Trudy frames progress as a series of manageable changes rather than quick fixes, and she helps people work through setbacks as part of recovery.

How client-centred work adapts to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and helping people find their own solutions. The counsellor offers empathy and reflection so the person can explore feelings about pregnancy, childbirth and related concerns. This approach suits issues like anxiety, grief and low self-esteem where understanding and being heard are important.

Trudy also draws on coaching skills and trauma-aware coursework to support practical goals and coping strategies. Coaching elements can help people set small achievable steps, while trauma-focused learning informs gentle pacing and attention to safety in sessions. These ways of working are used together to match what feels most helpful for the individual.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods based on the client's needs, goals and preferences in a collaborative way. That conversation helps decide whether to focus on listening, practical planning, or slower trauma processing.

The original profile does not specify which online formats are offered, so please confirm available session types before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around parenting, health appointments or work, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins between face-to-face visits. It can also allow sessions without being on camera when that is preferred, or shorter sessions when time is limited.