Wendy Stirling

Wendy Stirling is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. She supports people coping with trauma, low mood, relationship and intimacy concerns, and struggles with self-esteem. Wendy writes plainly and meets clients where they are, offering calm, steady conversations to help untangle difficult feelings.

She brings ten years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration, which she uses alongside her life experience. She believes each person’s story matters and that therapy should be shaped around their needs rather than a fixed formula.

In sessions she listens first and then works with clients to set simple, practical goals. That may include spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, practising new ways of relating to difficult memories, or learning small steps to manage anxiety day to day. Conversations are direct but warm, and progress is tracked in ways that make sense to the person in front of her.

Wendy draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-focused ideas, client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally-focused ways of working. She uses these flexibly to match someone’s goals and preferences.

People looking to begin are asked to use the Start Therapy button, fill a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and international clients are supported. Confirm current session options before booking.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and life transitions because it focuses on what matters rather than trying to stop every difficult feeling. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches practical skills to change them, which can help with worry, depression and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Wendy will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and choose or adapt methods together. That collaborative process helps make sure sessions suit someone’s needs rather than forcing a single method.

If you want to use online therapy, confirm current session formats before booking. The main benefit is fitting therapy into everyday life - it can be easier to schedule around work or caring commitments and to continue sessions while travelling or living abroad. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions without video if bandwidth is limited. Ask about the specific options when you book so you know how sessions will be arranged.