Wendy Dunbar

Wendy Dunbar is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and addiction. She also supports those dealing with grief, family concerns and difficulties linked to narcissism. Her approach is warm and person-centred, aimed at helping clients feel heard and understood before making practical changes.

Wendy keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters to the person in front of her. She listens for patterns such as abandonment worries, attachment issues or problems with control and communication. Together with the client she looks at ways to reduce panic, manage impulses and rebuild confidence after loss or relationship breakdown.

Her background includes work in health settings where she used relaxing body techniques to support physical and emotional wellbeing. She also spent many years in education supporting children with learning and behavioural differences and working with other services to create wraparound support for individuals.

Wendy values ongoing professional development and regular supervision as part of her practice. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which she cites as the framework for her ethical practice. Clients can expect a steady, compassionate presence that aims to help them find clearer choices and small, achievable steps forward.

Sessions are held in English and designed to help people reconnect with others, manage mood disorders and cope with life-changing illness or pain. If someone is uncertain about what to expect, Wendy encourages a short initial conversation to see if her style feels right.

Approaches that guide online work and how they help

Wendy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques within a person-centred frame, which means she focuses on understanding each person’s experience and responding with empathy. This approach helps when people feel overwhelmed, isolated or unsure where to start.

She often addresses attachment and abandonment concerns by helping people notice patterns in relationships and try different ways of communicating. For panic and anxiety she works with practical strategies that aim to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Wendy will discuss different options with the client, and together they will decide what fits the client’s needs, goals and preferences rather than assuming one single route is best.

When arranging online sessions it is important to confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Ask the therapist about session length, scheduling and any technical needs so sessions can fit around work, childcare or medical appointments. Online work can make it easier to keep continuity during busy weeks, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy fits more easily into everyday life.