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Fay Wancke

Fay Wancke, BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

Empathic client-centred counsellor

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Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Based in

United Kingdom

  • Support for anxiety
  • Helps with grief
  • BACP registered

About Fay

Fay Wancke is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to support people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and low self-esteem. She holds BACP registration and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Fay focuses on helping people find their own strengths and make meaningful changes in everyday life.

Her work is grounded in listening closely and following the person's lead. Sessions are aimed at helping people feel heard, clarify what matters to them, and build practical ways to cope with problems. Fay encourages small steps that fit into each person's life and values progress at the pace that feels right.

She has experience supporting people through depression and motivation challenges. Fay also helps with concerns linked to abandonment, attachment issues and body image, and offers help around illness, caregiving and ageing related stresses. Her background includes supporting people affected by divorce, domestic violence and life changes connected to adoption or foster care.

Fay describes the client as the expert in their own story and works to empower each person to use their strengths. The aim is to create a calm space to talk through difficult feelings and try new ways of responding. Practical ideas and gentle encouragement are offered alongside reflective listening.

Working in the United Kingdom, Fay carries three years of experience and supports people in English. If someone is wondering whether talk therapy might help, Fay invites them to take a first step and explore what might shift in their life.

Client-Centred Work and Online Counselling

Client-centred therapy focuses on giving the person space to tell their story while the counsellor listens without judgement. The therapist reflects what they hear and helps the person clarify feelings, values and next steps. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and grief by building the person's confidence in their own decisions.

The central idea is collaboration. Fay will work with each person to decide whether client-centred work fits their needs and goals. That decision comes from talking about what someone wants to change and trying approaches that suit their preferences and pace.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions around work, family or caregiving commitments and avoiding travel time. If someone needs a simpler check-in or prefers not to be on camera, those matters can be discussed when arranging sessions. The original profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking to ensure they match your needs and daily routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Registration details

BACP · United Kingdom
411801

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Fay help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns and body image.

How would Fay describe her therapeutic style?

Her work is client-centred, which means she listens closely and follows the person's lead to help them find solutions that suit their life.

What is Fay's professional background?

Fay has three years of professional experience working with people on the issues listed in her profile within the United Kingdom.

What credentials does Fay hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.

How does cost and payment work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What should someone do to begin working with Fay?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Some intimacy concerns have a physical side. If you notice pain or other physical symptoms, please speak with a doctor as well. Therapy can sit alongside medical care, not replace it.

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