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Wendy Capewell

Wendy Capewell, NCPS

United Kingdom

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Counsellor - Anger and Trauma support

  • Attachment work
  • Solution-focused
  • Trauma-informed

About Wendy

Wendy Capewell is a counsellor registered with the NCPS with 20 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, addictions, anger and career-related strain. Her approach is practical and direct, aimed at helping people make changes that reduce daily overwhelm and recurring patterns.

She offers a calm, steady presence and gives clients time to explain their situation. Conversations focus on what is happening now and how past experiences may be influencing current reactions. Wendy listens for the roots of repetitive behaviour and helps identify concrete steps to change them.

Her work often includes exploring attachment patterns and how these affect relationships and self-image. She uses both solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals and trauma-informed approaches when past harm still affects daily life. Sessions aim to combine understanding with doable tools to manage strong feelings and improve communication.

Wendy treats anger as one of many issues that show up alongside stress, relationship strain and past wounds. She helps people recognise triggers, practise alternative responses, and build clearer boundaries where needed. Practical strategies and gradual behaviour changes are emphasised over quick fixes.

People who choose her often want straightforward, skills-based support alongside deeper exploration. She works collaboratively, drawing on 20 years of experience to help clients map small changes that lead to steadier days.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how earlier relationships shape current patterns. It helps when people notice repeating problems in close relationships or feel unusually anxious around others. Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on practical steps and small goals. It suits people who want to change a few specific habits or reduce frequent outbursts by practising different responses. Trauma-Focused Therapy pays attention to how past harm affects present reactions and helps manage strong memories and triggers.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss the options and agree a plan based on goals, what causes the most difficulty, and personal preferences. This is a collaborative process where techniques can be adjusted as understanding grows.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work around life, reduce travel time, and allow regular check-ins that suit busy schedules. Some people prefer shorter video check-ins while others like longer conversational sessions; those choices can be discussed when arranging the first appointment. Registered or accredited professionals aim to make therapy realistic and manageable alongside everyday commitments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem concerns, addictions, anger and career-related strain.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and collaborative, combining short-term solution-focused steps with deeper work on attachment and trauma when needed.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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