- Practical coping skills
- Trauma aware approach
- Support for sleep
About Wendy
Wendy Stratford is a counsellor with 14 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She supports people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, relationship and intimacy concerns, and difficulties with sleep. Wendy aims to offer a respectful and compassionate space for anyone who wants to address these concerns.
Wendy adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs. She tailors sessions so they feel practical and relevant. That might mean focusing on coping skills, processing past events, or working through relationship patterns depending on what someone brings.
Her work also covers specific worries such as caregiver stress, abandonment, dissociation, and responses after sexual assault or domestic violence. She helps people who struggle with guilt, shame, low self-esteem, or compassion fatigue to find clearer ways forward.
Wendy explains things in plain language and keeps the focus on what matters day to day. For parents she addresses the strain of raising children and issues that affect family life. Career stress and life transitions are other common topics she helps people face.
People who choose to start therapy follow a straightforward sign-up and matching process. Wendy encourages small steps and recognises how difficult it can feel to reach out. Her aim is to help people build skills and understanding they can use outside sessions.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Wendy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people manage difficult feelings and change unhelpful patterns. One common approach she draws on helps people learn practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing and grounding tools, and ways to structure daily routines to improve sleep. Another approach concentrates on processing trauma and painful memories at a pace the client feels ready for, helping to reduce the intensity of distressing reactions and supporting recovery after abuse or assault.Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself. Wendy works collaboratively to decide what to try first, adjusting the methods over time to match a person's goals and preferences. She explains options plainly and checks in about what feels useful and what does not.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around everyday life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing appointments during a lunch break. If you are considering online work, confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Wendy will help plan practical arrangements and session pacing so therapy fits into day-to-day routines without promising a specific format.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Wendy commonly help with?
Wendy works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, career worries and low self-esteem among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She keeps conversation straightforward and tailors each plan to the person. Sessions focus on practical steps, understanding patterns, and building coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the therapist's country work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.