Wendy Dunbar

Wendy Dunbar is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people feeling stuck, overwhelmed or alone. She offers a calm, listening presence for those dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and isolation. Wendy aims to build trust so people can talk honestly about what is hard and begin to make small changes that feel manageable.

Wendy uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and understanding the person in front of her. She draws on experience from health and education settings to respond to emotional and physical aspects of distress. This includes supporting people facing chronic illness, pain or the emotional fallout of major life changes.

Her background includes many years working in schools supporting children with additional learning or behavioural needs, and roles in the health sector using relaxing body techniques to support wellbeing. These roles inform how she blends emotional work with attention to physical symptoms when needed.

Wendy is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and attends regular supervision as part of her professional practice. She emphasises respect for each person's beliefs and has experience working with clients who hold spiritual or religious views.

People who come to Wendy often want space to be heard without judgement. She helps them explore issues such as attachment and abandonment, communication problems, control and impulsivity, body image, and navigating separation or loss. The aim is to help people reconnect with others and find clearer steps forward.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Wendy draws on person-centred ways of working that focus on attentive listening and empathy. This approach helps people feel heard, clarifies what matters most to them, and supports gradual steps towards change. It is often helpful for mood issues, grief and feelings of isolation.

She also incorporates practical techniques learned from health work to address bodily stress and promote calming. These relaxing body methods can support those with chronic pain or the physical impact of illness and can be adapted to discussion-based sessions online.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Wendy will work with each person to identify suitable techniques based on their goals, experience and preferences. Together they check what helps and adjust the approach as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online counselling helpful because it can fit into busy days, remove travel time and allow easier scheduling around work or caregiving. Online sessions also make it straightforward to have shorter check-ins or regular weekly appointments depending on what best suits the person's life.