Wendy Dignan Psychologist & Mental Health Expert

Home
United Kingdom
Alderley Edge
Wendy Dignan Psychologist & Mental Health Expert

I'm a Psychologist and anxiety expert who has spent 25 years helping people overcome anxiety It works. It’s been scientifically tested to work.

Thoughts going round and round in your head
Feeling overwhelmed
Needing to retreat from the world
That nauseous feeling building up and threatening to drown you
Foreboding, just waiting for something awful to happen
Not wanting to go out, just in case
Feeling removed, as if you’re outside your body, looking in
Never feeling comfortable or safe
Never feeling good enough
Always feeling like a failure
Waking up at 3am and not being able to go back to sleep
Not being able to turn your brain off to get to sleep
Dragging yourself through the day
Total exhaustion
Upset stomach
Running to the loo
Worrying about not getting to the loo

Sounding familiar? It’s time to beat anxiety and everything that runs alongside it, once and for all. Hello, I’m Wendy Dignan and I’ve just won the specialist mental health provider of the year award. I’m not a counsellor, a life coach or a self-proclaimed expert……..I’m a psychologist AND I’ve been where you are now. I’ve spent 25 years helping thousands of people, just like you, recover from anxiety. I’ve collected all the proven, practical things that really work and put them into an online course called Fearless Female. I want YOU to find out how you can be free of anxiety and get back in control of your life. And you won’t be speaking to somebody else, ever. I’ve written the course, it’s me who will answer your questions. It’s me who will show up for you.

22/11/2025

There’s a common overlap between grief and anxiety that I see in my private practice, but nobody ever talks about. Grief can be caused by the end of a relationship or an important part of your life.

Here’s how grief can trigger anxiety:

In short, grief throws you into a world of uncertainty and emotional overload, which easily leads to anxiety.

21/11/2025

Take your power back with the Fearless Female Toolkit - your calm, confident self starts here.

20/11/2025

Family dynamics at Christmas? Yeah, they can be tricky. Whether it’s dodging drama, managing expectations, or just surviving that one relative’s opinions, it can feel like a lot. But there are ways to make it smoother—and maybe even enjoy it.

So, take a deep breath, remember you’ve got this, and aim for moments of joy—big or small. Who knows? This could be your best Christmas yet. 🎄

19/11/2025

To avoid your relationship becoming a Christmas casualty, there are things you can do now. Not only is it important to nurture your relationship, it’s also important to keep your own stress to a minimum.

💬 What’s your go-to way to keep calm and connected during the holidays? Share in the comments

17/11/2025

Are you saying ‘Yes’ too often? Here’s how to understand the people pleasing pattern and what you can do to reclaim your voice.

Save this post for when you need it.

16/11/2025

Sometimes the hardest part of change is getting started.

Maybe it’s losing weight, doing something about your mood or sorting your relationship out.

Regardless of your goal it can help with motivation to think about how much further forward you’ll be in very little time. Keep going.

15/11/2025

If you find yourself constantly avoiding social situations, losing sleep over small interactions, or experiencing physical symptoms like your heart racing just to order food, you might be dealing with more than shyness, it could be social anxiety.

Remember: You don't have to manage this alone. Seeking support is a sign of strength, not a weakness. Therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can make a huge difference.

What is one thing about social anxiety you wish others understood? Let us know below. 👇

14/11/2025

I answered an email from a lady who is doing a reading at her daughters wedding . It’s such a special day for both Mum and daughter and a lovely thing to be asked to do a reading.

Standing up and delivering a reading is more than doing a bit of work on your self-esteem. To avoid any nerves, it’s worth remembering why you’re there and the special bond you have with your daughter and her partner. Deliver the reading, from your heart to theirs, is all you need to do.
If you want to work on your self-esteem, I’ve put a few quick tips below.

Hearing it from others is about asking people around you what they think. It’s often more profound when it comes from others.
When I used to run workshops in person (the good old days), at the end of the session I used to pair everyone up and ask them to write down their favorite things about the other person. I took these away and laminated them. I sometimes hear from ‘workshop’ people that when they’re feeling low, they get this list out, and they feel better.

Maybe you can get a few friends together or people at work to do this for each other. It’s a great exercise for self-esteem.

13/11/2025

It’s easy to put off getting help with anxiety. Anxiety comes in waves, sometimes it’s awful and then it might be dormant for a while…but it’s always wanting to attack.

Please don’t wait until anxiety is in the red zone to seek help. It’s much easier to tackle in the amber or green phase.

Which stage are you at?

12/11/2025

Are you starting to feel the overwhelm of Christmas expectations?

Maybe you’re secretly hoping for another Christmas lockdown so all of the Christmas stress just goes away?

As if the last couple of years haven’t been tough enough, there’s extra pressure on this Christmas to compensate for last years. Lots of you don’t enjoy Christmas, and for some of you, it’s a particularly tough time.

There are things you can do to enjoy Christmas, find time to relax and unwind AND start 2026 feeling like you’re firing on all cylinders.

Let me stand by your side and walk you through exactly how to make this happen.

I’ve recorded 3 videos, together with a couple of worksheets that will guide through, step by step.

Download them to your phone and listen in to the few minutes of how to make small changes that will make a huge difference.

https://store.fearlessfemale.co.uk/.../guide-to.../

In your corner, always.

11/11/2025

Learn what OCD really looks like and how recovery begins — one small step at a time.

Save this post to come back to, and share it to help others understand OCD.

Address

Iris House, 4, Chapel Road
Alderley Edge
SK97DU

Telephone

+441625584693

Website

http://www.FearlessFemale.co.uk/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Wendy Dignan Psychologist & Mental Health Expert posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Wendy Dignan Psychologist & Mental Health Expert:

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Alderley Edge?

Are you ready to finally win the battle with anxiety?

I’m an award winning, published psychologist with practices in Wilmslow, Cheshire and Harley Street London. I’m particularly known for my work in beating the toughest, trickiest anxiety problems.

After 25 years of researching and refining the very best ways to stop anxiety in it’s tracks, I decided to take this knowledge into battle. Anxiety is the fastest growing mental health problem and the battle I’m going to win is to push anxiety back. I’ve drawn on all my experience, research and knowledge and put together something that will kick anxiety into touch.

I want to make it as quick and easy as possible so have developed an 8 week course that you can complete in the comfort of your own home. You heard right. No endless, expensive appointments to attend where you talk round in circles. Just all the stuff that actually works, that takes as little as an hour a week, to fit in when you want.

And none of this paying for a download that you have to wade through…….that you don’t read…….and feel ripped off.

I’ll check you’re a good fit for the course first and get a baseline score of where your anxiety’s at. We both need to check this is working for you. I’m in the business of fixing things, not ripping people off. If I’m confident it’ll work for you, ill enrol you and send you the following course materials;

A workbook I’ve written. This workbook is split into short chapters that you read each week and answer the questions.

Videos explaining more about each chapter.

The chance to email me questions and have them answered live online each week. You can also jump on a video call (totally anonymously) and ask me live.

Emergency cards for when you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed and just need help now.

A journal which will help you get what you want, quicker.

It usually takes people about an hour a week for 8 weeks to finish everything and feel soooo much better. You can do the work as quickly or slowly as suits you.

I’ve been testing different versions of the course and think I’ve got it just right. I’ve seen some fantastic results and had some great feedback. Click the more information button and let me help you too.

https://www.wendydignan.co.uk/