Wendy Dunbar

Wendy Dunbar is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, grief and depression. She welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward after loss or life change. Wendy aims to build a warm, non-judgemental relationship that helps people feel heard and understood.

Her work often starts with listening closely to what someone is facing and helping them make sense of how it affects daily life. She draws on her experience in health and education to offer practical ways to manage strong emotions and the impact of long-term illness or pain. Conversations may include coping strategies, communication skills and ways to rebuild confidence after a disruptive event.

Wendy has three years of counselling experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which she follows for ethical practice. Her background includes supporting children and adults in education and the health sector, and she has long-term experience working with people who have learning or behavioural needs.

She has a particular interest in the emotional effects of serious physical health problems and in spiritual or religious aspects of people’s lives, including support for those with Christian beliefs. Wendy also works with issues such as attachment concerns, abandonment, body image, control difficulties and the strain of separation.

People who are thinking about therapy can expect a respectful, steady approach that focuses on what matters most to them. Wendy encourages small, realistic steps that help restore everyday functioning and reconnect with valued relationships.

Approaches that guide online therapy conversations

Wendy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage feelings and practical life problems. One common strand involves person-centred listening where the focus is on understanding a person’s experience and responding with empathy to help them clarify what matters and which changes feel possible. This approach suits people who need a steady, accepting space to talk things through.

An additional element of her work draws on practical skills for emotion regulation and coping. That means identifying small, concrete actions someone can use between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage mood or improve day-to-day functioning after a major life change such as separation.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy and is decided together. The therapist will work collaboratively to match techniques to a person’s goals, preferences and current situation, and these choices can shift as progress is made.

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as they are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to continue work when attending in-person meetings would be difficult, while keeping the practical aim of improving everyday coping and relationships.