Counsellor profile
Wanda Hagan, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleep difficulties
About Wanda
Counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 15 years of practice in the United Kingdom. Wanda Hagan works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, sleep problems and depression. She speaks English and accepts international clients.
Wanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people talk about what is troubling them. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps alongside time to talk things through. She aims to make sessions straightforward so people can address daily stresses and ongoing problems with greater clarity.
Her background includes long-term work with trauma and abuse and with sleep-related problems. She has also supported people dealing with relationship breakdown, infidelity, jealousy and communication problems. Other areas covered include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image and chronic illness or pain.
Wanda has 15 years of professional experience in the UK setting. That experience informs how she plans sessions and sets realistic goals with each person. She uses practical strategies as well as listening and reflection to help people understand patterns and make changes.
Sessions tend to emphasise small, manageable steps. People are encouraged to try things between sessions and feed back what worked. This approach helps keep progress focused and concrete rather than abstract or purely theoretical.
Evidence-based approaches and online counselling
Wanda draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and practical work. One approach she uses helps people identify unhelpful thinking and replace it with more balanced thoughts; this can help with anxiety, panic and mood problems. Another approach centres on addressing trauma and abuse through paced, careful discussion and stabilisation techniques to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist will discuss options, listen to your goals and try different methods to see what helps most. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made based on what feels most useful for the person.
Online counselling can make sessions easier to fit into everyday life. It can cut travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and suit people who prefer not to be on camera. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as the profile does not list them. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often work this way to help clients carry on with work, caring and daily commitments while getting support.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems and depression, plus related concerns such as infidelity, communication difficulties and OCD.
What style of counselling does she use?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical approaches that focus on talking things through and trying manageable steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with the issues listed in her profile.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I have sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the UK?
She accepts international clients; check time differences and scheduling when arranging a session.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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