Wendy Herriott, BACP

Wendy Herriott offers calm, steady support for people facing grief, stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression and big life changes. She aims to give space to be heard and to slow things down so you can think clearly about what matters. Wendy works online and by phone so conversations can fit around day-to-day life.

Wendy holds BACP accreditation, which she uses to guide ethical and professional practice. She practises a client-centred approach that focuses on the person's experience and what they want to work on. Sessions often look at how thoughts, feelings, actions and bodily responses link together.

Her counselling pays attention to the past when that helps make sense of current struggles, and also to what can be changed in the present. She describes her work as being alongside the client - helping them tell their story and make sense of loss or life transitions.

Wendy has four years of experience and volunteers with a local bereavement and loss support service. That background informs how she supports people who are mourning and helps her understand the varied ways loss can affect everyday life.

People who choose Wendy can expect a welcoming and inclusive space to reflect, pause and plan what comes next. She encourages small steps and practical ways to cope, while listening closely to what each person needs.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's experience and what matters to them. The therapist listens without judgement and reflects back what they hear to help people understand their feelings and choices. This approach is useful for grief, anxiety, depression and adjusting to life changes because it keeps attention on the individual's priorities and pace.

Wendy also pays attention to how thoughts, feelings, behaviour and the body connect. That means sessions can include talking through memories, noticing physical reactions to stress, and trying small practical steps to cope day to day. This combination helps people who want both understanding and simple ways to manage difficult moments.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Wendy will work with clients to identify their needs, goals and preferences and then adapt sessions accordingly. Together they decide whether to focus on present coping, past events, or both, and which online format suits each session.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and body language while keeping sessions at home. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a short break. Live chat or text-based messaging can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer to write rather than speak. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and to fit therapy into a busy life.