Wendy Dunbar, BACP

Wendy Dunbar is a qualified person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who works with children, young people and adults. She offers therapy for a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, OCD, illness, bereavement and support for those with ADHD or Autism. Her approach focuses on building a trusting therapeutic relationship in which people feel able to explore their thoughts and feelings and begin to gain clearer insight into the issues they face.

Wendy recognises that people seek support for many reasons. Some clients report feelings of not being good enough, a sense of stagnation or overwhelm that can lead to isolation. Others are coping with profound loss or trauma - for example the shock of bereavement, a life-changing illness or a major operation - situations that can leave a person feeling disconnected from themselves and unable to function as before. She also supports people struggling with compulsive or addictive behaviours that threaten daily life and sense of control.

In sessions Wendy aims to provide an environment where individuals are listened to, accepted and genuinely heard. She does not claim to be an expert in someone else’s life, but she works from the belief that people hold the capacity to discover solutions, make decisions and find healing through attention to both mind and body. This includes drawing on techniques she has learned while working in health settings to support physical and emotional wellbeing.

As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Wendy is connected to professional standards and ongoing ethical guidance. She is committed to continuous professional and personal development and attends regular clinical supervision. Her background also includes long experience in the educational sector, where she has supported many children over the last 20 years, including those with learning and behavioural difficulties, and has worked alongside other services to provide wraparound support with the person at the centre.

Wendy has a particular interest in the psychological impact of life-changing physical health problems and injuries, and she has experience addressing emotional issues with clients who hold spiritual or religious beliefs, for example Christians. She is mindful of professional responsibilities around client safety and follows legal and supervisory processes if she becomes concerned for a client or another person, including cases where disclosures relate to money laundering or terrorism.