Wendy Dunbar , BACP

Wendy Dunbar is a qualified person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who works with children, young people and adults across a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder, long-term illness, bereavement and neurodiversity such as ADHD and Autism. She aims to build a trusting therapeutic relationship that encourages clients to explore their thoughts and feelings, develop deeper insight into the issues they face and begin to make constructive changes that help them reconnect with others and regain a sense of agency in their lives.

Clients come to Wendy for many reasons - from feeling stuck, overwhelmed or isolated to coping with profound loss, life-changing illness, compulsive behaviours or the aftermath of trauma. She acknowledges that she cannot be an expert in someone else’s experience, and instead works from the belief that people hold the resources to discover solutions and healing when offered an empathic, non-judgemental space.

As a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Wendy follows recognised ethical standards and maintains ongoing professional development and clinical supervision. Her background includes practice in the health sector using relaxing body techniques to support physical and emotional wellbeing, and extensive work in education supporting children with learning and behavioural needs. She has experience providing wraparound support with other services and a particular interest in the psychological impacts of life-changing physical health problems and in working with clients who hold spiritual or religious beliefs, for example Christians.

Wendy is accepting new clients and offers a compassionate, person-centred approach tailored to each individual’s needs.

Person-centred and Body-focused Support Online

Wendy primarily practices a person-centred approach, which focuses on offering empathic, non-judgemental listening so clients can explore their feelings and develop personal insight. This approach is helpful for issues like anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship difficulties because it prioritises the client’s own experiences and goals. She also uses relaxing body techniques learned through her work in health settings to help clients manage bodily tension and support emotional regulation - these techniques can be useful for people coping with chronic pain, illness or high stress.

Her work is rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and is tailored to each person. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Wendy collaborates with clients to identify methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. The plan evolves over time as the relationship and understanding deepen.

Online therapy with Wendy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering practical flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. These options make it easier to access regular support without travel and allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that feel most manageable for them while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can guide the process.