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 across a wide range of concerns. She offers a calm, empathic presence to help people process depression, anxiety, grief, bereavement, self-esteem difficulties, trauma, OCD, and the emotional impact of long-term illness, ADHD and autism, among other challenges.

Her practice emphasises building a trusting therapeutic relationship where individuals can explore difficult thoughts and feelings without pressure, develop deeper self-understanding, and begin to make changes that restore a sense of agency and connection. Wendy recognises how overwhelming life events - from loss and separation to health crises and compulsive behaviours - can leave someone feeling detached, numb or powerless, and she focuses on supporting people to regain steadiness and find practical ways forward.

Wendy draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside relaxation and body-focused approaches learned through work in the health sector to support both emotional and physical wellbeing. She also has experience working in educational settings supporting young people with learning and behavioural differences and collaborating with other services to provide holistic support.

As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Wendy adheres to professional ethical standards and pursues ongoing professional development, including regular clinical supervision to maintain good practice and reflective growth.

Person-centred care and body-focused techniques online

Wendy works primarily from a person-centred perspective, which means sessions focus on empathic listening, genuine understanding and supporting clients to explore their own values and choices. This approach helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, attachment and relationship difficulties to reconnect with their strengths and make meaningful changes.

She also incorporates relaxation and body-focused techniques developed through her health sector experience to help people manage the emotional effects of chronic pain, illness or high stress. These practical methods aim to reduce physical tension and promote greater awareness of how emotions and bodily experience interact.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapy journey, and Wendy treats this as a collaborative process. She and the client will discuss goals, preferences and progress together and adapt methods to suit changing needs.

Online therapy with Wendy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support without travel, to fit therapy into busy lives, and to maintain continuity of care when in-person sessions are not possible.