Wendy Dunbar, BACP

Wendy Dunbar is a person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who works with children, young people and adults to address a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She supports people experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, OCD, illness, bereavement and neurodivergent conditions such as ADHD and autism, guiding them toward clearer self-understanding and gradual change.

Wendy creates a respectful, non-judgemental therapeutic space where individuals are invited to explore difficult thoughts and feelings and to regain a greater sense of agency. She listens for the personal meaning behind feelings of isolation, overwhelming stress, loss or compulsive behaviours and works collaboratively to help clients reconnect with themselves and others.

Wendy brings additional experience from the health sector, using relaxing body-focused techniques to support physical and emotional wellbeing, and from the educational sector where she has supported many children, including those with learning and behavioural needs. She has a particular interest in the psychological effects of life-changing physical health problems and in working with clients for whom spiritual or religious beliefs are important, including Christians.

As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Wendy follows recognised professional and ethical standards and engages in ongoing professional development. She also attends regular supervision to reflect on practice and maintain professional standards.

Person-Centred Care and Remote Support

Wendy primarily uses a person-centred approach, focusing on understanding each person s experience and offering empathic, non-judgemental support that helps clients explore feelings and discover their own solutions. This approach is suited to people dealing with low mood, anxiety, relationship challenges, and questions of self-worth.

She also integrates relaxation and body-focused techniques learned from work in the health sector to support clients coping with chronic pain, illness-related stress and heightened physical tension. These methods help people reconnect mind and body and develop practical strategies for managing stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Wendy works with clients to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting the work over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone alongside options for live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access support from home. For many people, remote sessions reduce travel time and allow continuity of care while still working with licensed professionals and experienced therapists who can tailor the approach to each person s situation.