- Approachable and direct
- Focus on small steps
- Practical coping tools
About Wanda
Wanda Hagan is a BACP counsellor with 15 years of experience who helps people facing anxiety, stress and relationship strain. She is known for creating a warm space where clients can speak honestly about their worries. Wanda emphasises small, practical steps that feel manageable at home and on busy days.
She works with people coping with panic attacks and panic disorder, along with depression and sleeping difficulties. Trauma and past abuse are also areas she supports people to work through. Wanda pays attention to how everyday routines, body sensations and unhelpful thinking patterns can keep problems going.
In sessions she encourages clear, straightforward conversation. She helps people notice triggers, try simple breathing and grounding practices, and test out new ways of responding to stress. The focus is on what a person needs now and on doable changes rather than complicated theory.
Wanda has also supported clients with adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, chronic pain and long-term illness, and difficulties such as obsessions or phobias. She talks through relationship problems including jealousy, infidelity and communication breakdowns.
Her work is collaborative and paced to each person. She asks about daily life, sleep and routines, and uses that information to shape sessions. People who want practical, empathetic support for anxiety, panic and related concerns often find this way of working helpful.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Wanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on noticing thoughts and bodily signals, and on practising new responses. One common approach helps people spot the thought patterns that fuel anxiety and then test those thoughts against real-life evidence to reduce worry. This approach is useful for panic, persistent worry and phobias.Another common technique centres on grounding and breathing strategies to calm the body's panic response. These practical tools help during an attack and build confidence that physical symptoms can be managed over time. They are often paired with short behavioural experiments to reduce avoidance and reclaim activities.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Wanda discusses options with each person and adapts methods to their goals, pace and day-to-day life. She aims to collaborate so sessions match what feels realistic and useful for the individual.
Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for check-ins during shorter breaks. It can also allow people to use audio-only when bandwidth is limited or to choose longer face-to-face style sessions when they prefer more time for discussion.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Wanda help with?
Wanda supports people with anxiety, stress and panic disorder as well as depression, sleep problems and trauma related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on clear steps people can try between sessions and on understanding how daily routines affect wellbeing.
How long has she been working as a counsellor?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of anxiety, mood and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.