Wendy Dunbar, BACP

Wendy Dunbar is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression. She works in a straightforward way so clients can talk about what feels hard. Her approach aims to help people feel heard and begin to make small, steady changes.

Wendy trained and practices with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She keeps her skills up to date through regular supervision and ongoing professional development. She has practical experience working in health settings and in education over many years.

Her background includes supporting people through life-changing physical illness and chronic pain. She also has a long history of working with children and young people in educational settings alongside other services. That experience informs how she helps people manage emotional strain and life transitions.

In sessions she creates a calm, trusting space where people can speak openly about shame, guilt, abandonment and relationship problems. She also addresses issues such as body image, isolation, panic attacks and control problems. Her work often focuses on reconnecting people with routine and purpose when distress has made everyday life difficult.

Wendy draws on relaxing body techniques learned in health settings to support both physical and emotional wellbeing. She is interested in how spiritual or religious beliefs shape people’s responses to distress and will work with those concerns when they arise.

How therapeutic approaches and online work can help

Wendy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a practical, person-centred way. One approach focuses on exploring thoughts and feelings openly so people understand patterns that keep them stuck; this helps with anxiety, low mood and panic. Another strand draws on relaxing body techniques learned in health settings to reduce physical tension and support coping with chronic pain or illness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Wendy will work together with each person to identify what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as goals and circumstances change. The collaboration helps to set realistic steps and build routines that fit everyday life.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session options the therapist currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a simpler, less time-consuming way to attend sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt their techniques for online conversations and exercises to support emotional and physical wellbeing.