Wendy Stratford, BACP

Wendy Stratford offers support for people struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and issues around identity and relationships. She helps with sleep problems, low self-esteem, career strain, parenting stress and coping with life changes. Wendy is experienced with intimacy-related difficulties, compassion fatigue and concerns linked to sexual assault and domestic violence.

Wendy has 14 years of professional experience and is a BACP member, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works in a respectful and compassionate way. Conversations are shaped around each person's needs rather than a fixed script.

Sessions focus on clear, practical steps alongside time to reflect and process difficult feelings. Wendy tailors the pace and content to what feels most helpful for the individual. She aims to make each session straightforward and purposeful so people can notice small changes between meetings.

Wendy pays attention to how past hurts show up in daily life. She supports people dealing with abandonment, dissociation, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress. Practical strategies are used alongside careful listening to help people make sense of their experiences.

People who choose to work with her can expect supportive dialogue and a plan that changes as progress is made. She encourages realistic goals and regular review so work stays relevant. The emphasis is on helping people regain more control and steadiness in their lives.

Approaches that can help with trauma and anxiety

Wendy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's situation. One common approach focuses on helping people make sense of difficult memories and the way they affect daily life, with exercises and discussion to reduce distress and regain routine. Another practical approach trains coping skills for managing anxiety and stress, using step-by-step strategies to calm the body and change unhelpful thinking patterns.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options and try methods that fit the person's goals and preferences. Plans are reviewed and adjusted as progress is made so the approach stays relevant and helpful.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats Wendy currently offers before booking. Confirming formats helps you pick what fits your schedule and circumstances. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow a quieter check-in during a lunch break. It also permits gradual steps such as shorter sessions or phone check-ins if that feels more manageable while finding the right pace for therapy.