About Wendy Russell

Do you think you are either "not enough" or "too much" for the people around you. Perhaps you feel guilty and think "it's all my fault" - that there's something wrong with you. 

Maybe you're experiencing anxiety and stress as you try to please people. I can help you think in a more positive way leading to a happier life and healthy relationships. 

Without even realising, you're probably telling yourself how bad you are. Counselling with me will unlock different thoughts so that you can lead a more positive life. Clients tell me they feel relieved, understood, and that they have a voice again.

I help clients who feel 'lost' not sure who they are anymore. Whether it is from a loss, break up, empty nest, menopause, job loss, redundancy or retirement. I also help clients who struggle to form or maintain friendships or relationships. Clients who struggle with  pressure from families, decisions on kids, marriage, house etc...

About me 

I am a firm believer in 'there is no such thing as normal' so I wanted to be honest and tell you a bit about me and what made me become a counsellor and seek my own counselling. 

Being a parent of a child with multiple complex mental health disorders was tiring, frustrating and lonely as I seemed to be on my own, at times I was expected to know more than the specialists. This was overwhelming without managing my daily life. 

It is not just talking in our sessions I also work creatively and think outside of the box. Using creativity to dig deep and explore patterns of behaviour and letting go of negative thoughts. By giving you ways to see things hidden or face fears, you do the work and benefit from the results. The session is aimed around your needs and end goals.  

I feel I specialise in helping people move forward, set goals, challenge themselves and become more self-aware of who they are. We'll go at your pace and focus on what feels most meaningful for your goals and growth.

I take an integrative approach to therapy, which means I draw from several evidence-based methods, always tailoring my approach to fit you. 

I have continued my professional development and learnt other skills to help grow my practice and support my clients.

I am passionate about what I do, I see my clients finish Counselling with a positive way of thinking and behaviours and coping techniques for the future. 

*The areas I work with are listed in my file, although not exhaustive.

**experience and training information below