Wendy Stratford, BACP
Wendy Stratford is a counsellor with 14 years of practice in the United Kingdom.
About Wendy
Wendy Stratford is a counsellor with 14 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression. Her manner is warm and respectful, and she aims to make the first step easier for anyone thinking about help.
Wendy listens to each person's story and shapes sessions around their needs. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen to fit the issue you bring.
Background and approach
Conversations are practical and grounded, focusing on what can change day to day. She pays close attention to experiences of shame, guilt, abandonment and the effects of caregiving. Wendy also supports people coping with dissociation, post-traumatic stress, domestic and sexual assault, and intimacy-related worries.
She integrates that understanding into a plan that addresses symptoms and the life challenges behind them. Wendy believes therapy should be collaborative. She works alongside people to set goals, track progress and adjust the approach when needed.
That can mean short-term work on a single concern or a longer process to rebuild self-esteem and emotional resilience. Sessions are offered in English in the UK. Wendy treats LGBT concerns, relationship and family-related worries, sleep difficulties, parenting strain, career stress and compassion fatigue with sensitivity.
She invites people to begin by taking a small step and arranging an initial meeting.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 39027 | August 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Wendy works with
Everything Wendy lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Guilt and shame
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
Online support
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Wendy will talk through options with you, weigh your goals and preferences, and adapt methods as you make progress. The plan can shift over time so the work stays relevant and useful.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues, phone is handy when bandwidth is limited, chat can suit quick check-ins, and messaging works for short reflections between sessions. These formats make it easier to access regular support from home or during a work break and to keep therapy consistent even when life gets busy.
Frequently asked
What concerns does she help with?
Wendy supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and related issues such as self-esteem and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is respectful and practical. She listens closely, tailors conversations, and focuses on steps you can take between sessions.
How long has she been practising?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location are noted?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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