Wendy Stratford
Email meAbout me
Welcome to my page. I hope you find all the information you need here. If not, do send me an e-mail or give me a call. You may also find more information on my website.
I take a humanistic approach to counselling, so I believe you have the power to make choices, to change and to grow within a nurturing yet challenging relationship. The theory base that I use is Transactional Analysis (TA), which looks at what goes on in our behaviour, thinking and feeling, and how that affects our relationship with ourselves and with others.
TA is a very common-sense, practical approach which can help with recurring patterns and problems that somebody might experience, looking underneath the surface and helping with, for example, anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
My counselling space is quiet, private and and safe. We would start with a free 30 minute discussion on what you need and and how we can work together. Further sessions will be 50 minutes. I am happy to see you short term or long term. The usual basis for short term work is 6 weeks.
We can meet during the day or evening on a weekday, or a Saturday morning, and appointments are usually at the same time each week.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have been a full member of the BACP since February 2012 and abide by its code of ethics.
My Foundation Degree in Humanistic Counselling based on Transactional Analysis was awarded in July 2011. I also hold a BSc in Psychology which was awarded in 1999. I keep updated by attending training courses, reading, and taking part in local professional networking events.
I work for an agency in Southampton, where I have been counselling for three years. Before that, for five years I was a volunteer counsellor in a bereavement service and at a university. I also had a part time role for eight years in a local charity providing advice, advocacy and support to unpaid carers.
Member organisations
Accredited register membership
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abuse
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Carer support
- Child related issues
- Dementia
- Depression
- Disabilities
- Domestic violence
- Emotional abuse
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Physical abuse
- Pregnancy and birth
- Relationship problems
- Self-harm
- Sexual abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
Fees
My rate is £40 per 50 minute session. The initial 30 minute session is free.
Further information
Please call me, and if you get my answering service, leave a message or send me a text with your name and number and a convenient time to call you.
Alternatively, send me an e-mail, but please include your telephone number.
I will usually respond to messages within 2 days.
Maps & Directions
Winchester, SO21 2ES
Type of session
| Online counselling: | No |
| Telephone counselling: | No |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
| Home visits: | No |
Practical details
| Sign language: | No |
| Other languages: | None |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair access: | Unspecified |
Availability
Weekdays between 9.30am and 2.30pm. Weekday evenings. Saturday mornings
Types of client
| Adults |
| Older adults |
