Wendy Herriott
Calm listening for grief and life changes
About Wendy
Wendy Herriott helps people who are coping with grief, stress, anxiety, relationship problems, depression and life changes. She introduces a calm, listening approach so people can talk through what feels hard. Sessions are offered online or by phone to fit into busy lives.
Wendy is a BACP counsellor with four years' experience working in the United Kingdom. Wendy trained at Waverley Abbey College and completed a Diploma of Higher Education in Counselling at Middlesex University.
Background and approach
She also holds a Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling. Her background includes volunteering with a local bereavement and loss support service. Her main approach is client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening and following what the person brings to the session.
She also uses elements of integrative work, looking at how past events, thoughts, emotions and bodily responses link together. This helps people understand what they want to change and what to focus on. Wendy aims to create a warm and inclusive space where people can pause and reflect.
She describes her practice name, Saam Counselling Services, as meaning together in Afrikaans to reflect the collaborative nature of the work. The tone in sessions is supportive and non-judgemental. For people grieving a loss, Wendy has developed particular experience in helping them tell their story and start to process the impact of bereavement.
She offers practical conversation and steady presence to help people find their next steps.
What Wendy works with
How Wendy works
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Sessions & fees
How client-centred therapy works online
Client-centred therapy places your concerns at the centre of the session. The counsellor listens without judgement and reflects back what you say so you can hear your own thoughts more clearly. This approach helps when people are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships and coping after loss.Wendy also uses integrative ideas to link past experiences with current thoughts, feelings and bodily reactions. That means sessions may include talking about memories, noticing patterns, and deciding what to focus on next. This blend is useful for people who want both understanding and practical ways to move forward.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Wendy will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their needs, goals and preferences. Together they clarify what feels most helpful and adjust as the work goes on.
Online therapy makes it easier to fit counselling into everyday life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation while staying at home. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or when people prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or times when typing feels easier. These formats give flexibility and help people access support around work, family or other commitments.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
|---|---|
| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
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- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Stress, Anxiety
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 4 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
