Wendy Bennett, BACP

Wendy Bennett is a licensed UK counsellor who brings practical experience and a compassionate presence to work with families and intimate partnerships. She has particular experience supporting people through bereavement, developed in part through volunteering at her local hospice, and she also works with childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, intimate partner violence, divorce, and other life challenges. Wendy practices in a client-centered way - a non-directive approach that prioritises the individual’s perspective and pace, offering listening, gentle prompts, and support so people can make their own decisions and discover their own path.

Her style is relaxed and informal, designed to help people feel comfortable discussing whatever is on their mind without judgement and with empathy and understanding. She is a proud ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and aims to offer an accepting therapeutic space. Wendy also holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to professional standards.

Before training as a counsellor she spent 15 years teaching, an experience that contributed a deep practical understanding of human behaviour and relationships. Outside of work she enjoys walking her three dogs, painting, and trying her hand at crochet in spare moments.

Client-Centered Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Wendy works from a client-centered framework, which places the person's experience at the heart of therapy. This approach involves attentive listening, empathy, and supporting clients to explore their feelings and choices without pressure - it is helpful for relationship concerns, grief, anxiety, and the aftermath of trauma.

In practice the client-centered way focuses on building a trusting, non-judgemental relationship so people can find their own solutions and move forward at their own pace. That collaborative stance makes it easier to address a wide range of issues, from parenting and family dynamics to self-esteem and coping with life changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Wendy works together with each person to determine what fits best with their needs, goals, and preferences. 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 support from home, balance therapy with daily commitments, and choose the communication style that feels most manageable.