About Wendy

I endeavour to ‘live in good faith with myself’ (being true to myself) whilst enjoying supporting others to do the same.

I am committed to listening deeply to each individual and responding in a way that is valuing and validating, recognising that each person’s therapeutic needs will be unique.

I have separate and extensive trainings as a counsellor and psychotherapist, so I am therefore able to adapt our work to meet your specific therapeutic requirements.

I have enjoyed a full and rich life myself and have encountered many significant challenges along the way! I, therefore, have a wealth of life experience to draw upon.

Wendy Summers

My Therapy Training and Qualifications

Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapy, 2005, SPTI, (UKCP accredited).

Post Graduate Advanced Diploma in Counselling, 1995, University of Bristol, (BACP accredited).

Accreditation in Clinical Supervision, Level 2 SDS, 2019 (British Psychological Society approved).

Diploma in Occupational Therapy 1987 (Dip.COT).

CPD: Hundreds of hours of post-qualification training/continuing professional development in psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling.

UK Council for Psychotherapy

Registered member: 05157784

Sherwood Psychtherapy Training Institute
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is the leading professional body for the education, training, accreditation and regulation of psychotherapists. Its register of individual therapists (accredited by the Government’s Professional Standards Authority) lists those practitioners who meet exacting standards and training requirements.

There are some titles within the profession that are regulated/protected. UKCP protects the title of registered psychotherapist to ensure high standards of training with an emphasis on the safety of the practice. I am a registered psychotherapist with UKCP and also a registered counsellor with BACP.

30 Years Experience as a Therapist

My Independent Practitioner Experience (16 years experience):
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Psychotherapy and Psychotherapeutic Counselling for individuals, couples, therapy trainees (including contracts with Employment Assistance Providers)
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Clinical Supervision for qualified psychotherapists and counsellors
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Counselling Supervision Group Facilitator, University of Bath.
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Team Building Facilitator for NHS professionals

My NHS Experience

I have worked therapeutically with individuals, couples, groups and supervisees within a broad range of clinical settings within the National Health Service for over thirty years, initially as a mental health occupational therapist, then as a professional counsellor and later as a registered psychotherapist:
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General Practice counsellor / therapist (12 years), counsellor representative for BANES PCT. (BACP senior accredited for many years)

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Therapist specialising in long term pain management (17 years) in an NHS Hospital Pain Clinic

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Supervising, training, lecturing and managing occupational therapists

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Senior occupational therapist in acute psychiatry and Community Mental Health Teams. In addition, running a community rehabilitation centre in Sydney, Australia treating traumatised refugees and others.

How I help

I offer a professional and confidential space where you can talk about anything you are facing that may be distressing, anxiety provoking, challenging or confusing. You do not have to know the exact reasons why you want to consult with me, it’s enough if you know you need to talk. Some of the common issues I often help my clients with are:
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relationship issues

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anxiety
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stress

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debilitating self-doubt

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depression

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low mood

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chronic unhappiness

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lack of fulfilment

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frustration

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low self-esteem

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problems at work

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loss of direction and meaning, or other loss

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finding yourself overwhelmed during a life crisis or transition

Alternatively, you might want to explore generally who you really are and what you want from life.

Contact me

Finding the right therapist can feel challenging and be time-consuming. I am approachable so do contact me to arrange an initial brief telephone conversation (no fee) and possible meeting.

All communications with me will be treated as confidential. I aim to get back to you within 24 hours.

Get in touch