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 emotional and psychological concerns. She supports people facing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, obsessive-compulsive experiences, long-term illness, bereavement and neurodiverse presentations such as ADHD and autism. Wendy aims to build a trusting relationship where clients feel listened to and accepted, enabling them to explore difficult thoughts and feelings and begin to make meaningful changes in their lives.

Many people seek therapy for reasons that can feel isolating or overwhelming - from persistent feelings of not being good enough to the numbness that follows a life-changing loss, or the loss of function that can come with a serious illness or operation. Wendy also works with compulsive or addictive behaviours that can leave someone feeling powerless. Her approach is to offer a calm, non-judgemental presence that helps clients reconnect with themselves and others, regain a sense of agency, and discover practical steps toward recovery and growth.

She combines her counselling practice with experience gained in the health sector, using relaxing body techniques to support physical and emotional wellbeing. Wendy has also worked in education for many years, providing wraparound support for children with learning and behavioural needs. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) she follows recognised ethical standards and commits to ongoing professional development and regular clinical supervision to maintain good practice.

Person-centred care and body-informed techniques online

Wendy primarily practices from a person-centred perspective, which focuses on building a respectful, empathetic therapeutic relationship that helps clients explore their feelings and find their own solutions. This approach is helpful for issues such as low self-worth, relationship difficulties and adjustment after loss or change.

She also uses relaxing body-based techniques to support physical and emotional wellbeing, offering practical ways to reduce stress and manage symptoms that arise from chronic illness, pain or strong anxiety. These methods can complement talking therapy by helping people feel more grounded in their bodies.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Wendy works with each person to identify goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as therapy progresses to find the best fit for the individual.

Online therapy with Wendy is delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives. These options make it easier to access regular support without travel, and they allow sessions to continue even when circumstances change, so therapy can remain consistent and responsive to immediate needs.