Wendy Russell

• Anxiety and stress
• Relationship issues
• CBT and client-centred

About Wendy

Wendy Russell helps people work through anxiety, stress, relationship problems and life changes using conversations that focus on practical thinking and self-awareness. She works in a collaborative, down-to-earth way and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has seven years' experience in counselling.

Wendy commonly supports people with anxiety that shows up around dating, work changes or new situations. She also helps with low mood and feelings that interfere with everyday life. Her work covers relationship difficulties for individuals, grief and questions about life purpose.

Her approach draws on client-centred methods and cognitive behavioural ideas to look at thinking patterns and practical steps people can try between sessions. She also uses elements of the Gottman Method for relationship communication and psychodynamic thinking to consider past influences on current feelings.

Sessions often include talking through recent events, noticing unhelpful patterns and practising small changes that fit day-to-day life. Wendy may suggest simple exercises between sessions to build new habits and reduce stress.

She has particular experience with LGBT issues, intimacy and sexual culture topics such as BDSM and kink, and with workplace or caregiver stress and compassion fatigue. She also works with clients dealing with infidelity, divorce and blended family concerns.

Wendy offers counselling in English from the United Kingdom. She does not accept international clients for sessions.

How Wendy uses approaches in online counselling

Wendy commonly combines client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy in sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting back what the client says so they can find their own solutions; it works well for people who need space to make sense of their feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and introduces practical steps to change patterns that cause distress; it is often used for anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Wendy will discuss different methods and agree which to use based on the client’s concerns, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as therapy progresses.

Confirm the current session formats before booking, as this profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. They can also make it simpler to continue work after a job change or relocation. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists on this service, can explain practical arrangements and help match the format to everyday life.

Topics Wendy lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• LGBT
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Compassion fatigue
• BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
• Blended family issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Divorce and separation
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Trichotillomania
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Gottman Method
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Wendy

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She helps people manage different kinds of anxiety, including social anxiety and anxiety related to dating apps, new situations and endings.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses client-centred counselling along with cognitive behavioural techniques, solution-focused ideas and psychodynamic thinking.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years' experience working as a counsellor.

Is she registered with any professional body in the UK?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with her counselling?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.