About me
Hello, I’m Wendy, a counsellor specialising in pregnancy and baby loss. I work with individuals and couples who have experienced the death of a baby through miscarriage, termination for medical reasons (TFMR), stillbirth, perinatal loss, neonatal death or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). I also support people facing pregnancy and parenting after loss and those living with involuntary childlessness.
Talking about your baby
The death of a baby can be devastating and can bring intense, sometimes conflicting emotions that affect you and those around you, including your relationships. You may feel you do not want to burden family or friends with what has happened, yet long for a safe, compassionate space to talk about your baby and your experience.
Unsure how to grieve
You might feel uncertain about how to grieve, especially if your way of grieving seems different from others. It can feel very isolating when people do not appear to understand the depth of your pain or are uncomfortable talking about it.
Wanting to feel like ‘you’ again
Many clients say they want to feel like themselves again but worry their baby will be forgotten, or that life no longer has the same meaning or purpose. I can help you find words for your emotions and support you as you move, in your own time, towards a new sense of yourself and purpose, while keeping your baby present in your life and in the hearts and minds of those around you.
My experience
I have 13 years’ experience working with SANDS, the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death charity, supporting bereaved parents and healthcare professionals. This has given me a deep, personal understanding of the many different responses to loss and enables me to really hear your story.
How I can help
Following pregnancy or baby loss, I can help with anxiety, depression, anger, fear, health-related concerns, identity issues, isolation, loss of future hopes and dreams, talking and being with other children, pregnancy-after-loss issues, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, stress, trauma and work-related issues.
Finding a way forward
We may never “get over” our loss, but with time and the right support we can learn to live alongside it and find a way forward. If you have lost a baby and would like to talk, you are very welcome to get in touch. Many clients describe feeling “lighter” once sessions are underway and are glad they reached out.
Free introductory call
Please contact me to arrange a free 20-minute introductory session. I understand it can feel daunting to share your inner thoughts and feelings with someone new, and I offer a warm, calm and non-judgmental space. In a telephone or video call, we can talk about what is bringing you to counselling, I can answer any questions you may have, and together we can get a sense of whether working with me feels right for you, with no obligation to continue.
Training, qualifications & experience
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Sands Training for Counsellors & Psychotherapists (endorsed by the CPCAB)
- Open University/BACP: Online Counselling Course
- NCFE Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory
- 13 years working with Sands (Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Society)
- Volunteer with Cruse Bereavement Support
- I attend regular supervision and undertake ongoing continuous professional development (CPD) to ensure my practice is current, ethical and effective.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
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Fees
£60.00 - £135.00
Additional information
My fees for a 50-minute session are £60 for individuals or £75 for couples. A 90-minute couples session is £135.
Payment is required at least 24 hours prior to the session by bank transfer or cash on arrival.
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