BACP

Wendy Stratford, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Wendy is a BACP therapist in the UK.

14+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse

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About Wendy

Wendy Stratford is a UK-based therapist with 14 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and the challenges of grief and loss. She works with each person as an individual, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect their specific experiences and goals. Wendy brings a consistent approach of respect, sensitivity, and compassion to her work and strives to create a space where clients feel heard and understood.

Wendy holds BACP credentials - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates her professional affiliation within the United Kingdom. She aims to support practical coping, emotional processing, and longer-term healing while adjusting pace and technique to fit what each client needs. Taking the first step to seek therapy can be difficult, and Wendy acknowledges that effort; she encourages and supports clients as they begin that process and throughout their work together.

Areas of expertise

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disorders

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Parenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also listed for

Abandonment Caregiver issues and stress Dissociation Domestic violence Guilt and shame Post-traumatic stress

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Self-love Sexual assault and abuse

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

Wendy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and understanding patterns that contribute to stress and anxiety. These structured, goal-focused methods help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and develop tools to manage day-to-day difficulties.

She also offers trauma-informed support that emphasizes safety, pacing, and strengthening coping strategies for people who have experienced abuse, assault, or other distressing events. This approach aims to help clients process painful memories and build resilience while attending to emotional and sensory responses.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Wendy collaborates with each person to explore what feels most useful, adjusting methods and pace according to the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. As a registered professional she will guide that process and involve the client in decisions about treatment.

Online therapy with Wendy is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from home or elsewhere, helping clients fit therapy into busy or changing lives.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Wendy Stratford have?

Wendy Stratford has 14 years of professional experience.

Is Wendy Stratford a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP credentials - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Wendy Stratford provide therapy?

Wendy provides therapy in English.

Where is Wendy Stratford located?

Wendy Stratford is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Wendy Stratford as my therapist?

You can work with Wendy Stratford through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Wendy Stratford work with international clients?

Wendy Stratford does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Wendy Stratford cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.