- Emotion-focused work
- Attachment approaches
- DBT skills
About Wendy
Wendy Brook is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 24 years of experience. She works with people facing trauma, addiction, depression and relationship and intimacy-related issues. Her practice also covers coping with life changes, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem and workplace stress.
Wendy describes trauma broadly as anything that felt overwhelming at the time. She regularly helps people untangle patterns that affect mood, relationships and behaviour. Sessions focus on understanding emotions, how past events influence current reactions, and practical ways to manage difficult feelings.
Her approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment-based ideas to look at the role of bonds and emotional responses. Wendy uses client-centred listening to prioritise each person’s perspective. She also integrates skills-informed techniques from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy where helpful to manage strong emotions.
Wendy does not emphasise diagnosis as a starting point. Instead she works at a person’s pace, helping them name emotions and make small changes that feel achievable. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at helping someone find clearer options for moving forward.
Outside work she spends time with family, a Labrador, and enjoys long walks and watercolour painting. Prospective clients are encouraged to ask questions before booking so they understand what to expect.
Emotion-focused and attachment-informed work online
Wendy draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people name and work with hard-to-identify emotions. EFT emphasises understanding emotional responses and how those responses shape interactions and personal patterns, which can be useful for relationship and intimacy-related struggles.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how early bonds and current relationships influence feelings and behaviour. This approach helps when people want to understand why certain situations trigger strong reactions or persistent patterns.
Client-Centred Therapy is part of her practice too; it means the person’s perspective guides sessions and the counsellor follows their pace. Together these approaches aim to combine emotional clarity with practical steps for managing distress and improving communication.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Wendy will discuss goals, preferences and how you experience emotions to decide which methods to use. The plan can change as work progresses and as needs become clearer.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session arrangements before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit conversations into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time so therapy fits around work or family commitments.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with trauma and abuse, addiction, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, parenting strain and a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
What style of therapy does she use?
Wendy uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centred ways of working, and draws on DBT skills when emotion regulation is needed.
How long has she been practising?
She has 24 years of experience working with people on a wide range of life and mental health challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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