Counsellor profile
Wendy Capewell, NCPS
Counsellor - trauma and relationships
See online counselling options- Attachment-based work
- Solution-focused plans
- Trauma-informed care
About Wendy
Wendy Capewell is a counsellor and a member of NCPS with 20 years' practice, based in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and addictions. She also helps with issues such as anger, career concerns, depression and coping with life changes.
Wendy has long experience supporting people who have faced childhood sexual abuse, difficult relationships and repeated patterns that leave them stuck. She listens to what is happening now and looks at how earlier experiences may be shaping current behaviour. Sessions focus on understanding those links and finding practical ways forward.
Her style combines attention to attachment dynamics with solution-focused planning and trauma-aware methods. She may also use Internal Family Systems ideas to help people notice different parts of themselves and the roles those parts play. The work often moves between looking at past patterns and trying out new strategies for day-to-day life.
In sessions she helps clients spot unhelpful cycles and practise clearer communication. That can include developing coping tools, setting realistic goals and trying small changes to test what works. She supports people to reflect on self-worth and on how they relate to others when thinking about next steps.
Wendy accepts international clients and runs her practice from the UK. Costs vary by location and her sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then book an initial appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Wendy uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. That work helps when trust, closeness or repeated relationship problems are causing distress.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and try small, practical changes. This is useful for tackling specific problems like communication issues, stress management or coping strategies. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past harm continues to affect daily life, helping people process difficult memories and reduce their impact.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Wendy will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods suit their needs, aims and preferences. That way the plan can be adjusted as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online counselling can include fitting sessions around work or family commitments and making contact from different locations. Check the current session options before booking to confirm which formats she offers. Registered or accredited professionals often find online sessions helpful for ongoing work, practical goal-setting and following up on tools learned in sessions.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, low self-esteem, addictions and related concerns.
What approach does she use in sessions?
Her practice draws on attachment-based methods, solution-focused techniques, trauma-focused work and Internal Family Systems ideas to look at patterns and practical steps.
How long has she been practising?
She has 20 years of experience supporting people with a wide range of issues and life changes.
Which credential does she hold?
She is registered with NCPS, as stated in her profile.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the United Kingdom may be able to arrange sessions.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.