- Person-centred approach
- BACP accredited
- Works with anxiety
About Wendy
Wendy Dunbar is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also supports those struggling with addictions, panic disorder and panic attacks, and those wrestling with feelings of shame, abandonment or isolation. Wendy aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, approachable space to talk and be heard.
Wendy trained and works within the person-centred tradition and holds BACP accreditation, which she keeps up through ongoing professional development. She draws on her background in health settings and schools to work with practical day-to-day difficulties as well as deeper emotional pain. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to each person and finding small, manageable steps forward.
Her experience includes supporting people affected by life-changing physical illness and working with clients who hold spiritual or religious beliefs. Wendy is used to helping people talk about loss, trauma, body image and problems with communication or control. She also supports people dealing with guilt, impulsivity and relationship breakdown.
Wendy attends regular clinical supervision and emphasises creating a trusting relationship where clients feel listened to and accepted. She aims to help people reconnect with their own strengths, make choices that fit their life, and regain a sense of direction after overwhelming or painful experiences.
Sessions are offered in English. Those interested in starting are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling with the therapist.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Wendy works from a person-centred perspective, which prioritises understanding each person's experience and building a trusting therapeutic relationship. This approach helps when people feel overwhelmed, lonely or stuck and focuses on listening, acceptance and practical steps forward.The biography emphasises evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside person-centred work. Evidence-based techniques generally involve clear, goal-focused exercises and strategies that help with anxiety, panic and mood problems. These techniques can include breathing and grounding exercises to manage panic symptoms and structured ways to address patterns of unhelpful thinking or behaviour.
Choosing the most helpful approach is a collaborative process. Wendy will work with the person to identify which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences, and adjust the work as progress is made. Clients and the therapist decide together what feels most useful.
The original profile does not list specific online formats. Please confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue therapy around medical appointments, work shifts or caring responsibilities.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Wendy commonly help with?
Wendy supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and addictions. She also works with issues such as panic disorder and panic attacks, body image, abandonment and isolation.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred style that focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. Sessions aim to help people understand their feelings and find practical next steps.
What professional background does she bring?
Wendy has three years' experience as a counsellor and additional experience working in health and education settings. She has supported people with physical health changes, loss and learning or behavioural difficulties in schools.
What credentials and location are listed?
Wendy is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.