Wendy Stirling , BACP

Wendy Stirling is a United Kingdom based therapist with 10 years of professional experience and a BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, grief, addictions and a wide range of life transitions, tailoring support to each individual’s circumstances and goals.

Drawing on both extensive professional practice and more than six years of personal therapy prior to qualifying, she emphasizes respect, sensitivity and compassion in every therapeutic relationship. Wendy believes that everyone’s background and experiences are unique, and she shapes conversations and treatment plans around the specific needs and preferences of each client. Her approach combines evidence-informed methods with a warm, client-centered stance to help people build confidence, improve coping and navigate difficult changes.

Wendy encourages the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling life and offers collaborative, practical support throughout the process. She is accepting new clients, including international clients, and adapts session formats and therapeutic focus to fit what will best help each person progress toward greater wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Wendy frequently draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters most to them and take practical steps toward those values. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy is another core approach she uses to explore how early relationships shape current patterns. This work helps clients understand connection styles and build more secure, satisfying relationships with partners, family members and others.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the pace and focus of sessions. This approach is particularly helpful for building self-esteem, processing grief and restoring confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Wendy works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care around work, family and travel. These options help connect clients with licensed professionals and therapists who can provide consistent support without the need for travel, while also allowing different communication styles and scheduling needs to be accommodated.