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About Wendy
Wendy Brook helps people work through trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction and the emotional effects of life changes. She works in a person-centred way and combines several approaches to focus on feelings, attachment patterns and practical coping. Wendy is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 24 years of clinical experience.
Wendy describes trauma broadly as anything that felt overwhelming at the time. She has extensive experience supporting people who struggle with depression, anxiety, addiction, anger and grief, and with issues linked to intimacy, parenting and work. She also works with people affected by chronic illness, caregiving stress and complex life transitions.
Her practice blends client-centred listening with Attachment-Based ideas about how early relationships shape feelings and patterns. She also draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques for emotional regulation and Emotionally-Focused approaches when relationships are a focus. Sessions aim to clarify emotional responses and identify practical steps to manage distress.
Wendy prefers a steady, paced way of working. She describes the process as collaborative and gradual, helping people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. She does not emphasise formal diagnosis, instead concentrating on what people are experiencing now and what they want to change.
Outside clinical work she spends time with family, her Labrador, walking and painting with watercolours. Prospective clients are invited to ask questions before arranging a first session.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and behaviour, and it helps when trust, closeness or separation are central concerns. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on careful listening and allowing people to set the pace, which can help anyone who needs to speak things through and reflect on choices. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions, useful for anger, addiction or severe mood swings.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Wendy will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together they will decide what to try first. That choice can change as therapy progresses, and the process is described as collaborative rather than directive.
Please confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around family, work and medical commitments and may reduce travel time. They can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video if someone prefers less screen time or has limited bandwidth. Many people find this flexibility helps them sustain regular work with a therapist.
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Questions about Wendy
- Does she work with trauma?
- Yes. She supports people affected by trauma in childhood or adulthood and helps with the emotional consequences.
- What kind of counselling does she offer?
- She uses client-centred work alongside Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) techniques and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas.
- What experience does she have?
- She has 24 years of professional experience supporting people with addiction, depression, grief and relationship difficulties.
- Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?
- Yes. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
- Can I have sessions in other languages?
- Sessions are offered in English.
- What session formats does she offer?
- Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
- How much do sessions cost?
- Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
- How do I start counselling with her?
- Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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