Wendy Stirling , BACP

Wendy Stirling is a UK-licensed therapist with ten years of professional experience and holds BACP membership (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She focuses on supporting people experiencing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation challenges, low self-esteem and confidence, and depression. Her practice combines clinical training with extensive life experience, including more than six years of personal therapy undertaken before qualifying, which informs a thoughtful and empathetic approach to care.

Wendy treats each person as an individual and adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect unique circumstances and goals. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction, helping clients explore practical strategies and emotional understanding at a pace that feels right for them. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and Wendy offers steady support through that process while collaborating with clients to identify strengths and workable changes.

Approaches that guide online therapeutic support

Wendy uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-led conversation to help clients make meaningful changes. ACT focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values - this can support people struggling with anxiety, depression, or motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections and emotional responses, which is helpful for relationship concerns, attachment issues, and trauma.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Wendy works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, access support from home or elsewhere, and maintain continuity of care when circumstances change.