Bernadette Wilkie, NCPS
Bernadette Wilkie is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and addictions.
About Bernadette
Bernadette Wilkie is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and addictions. She works with clients on grief, relationship strains, sleeping problems and life changes. She aims to make the first step feel manageable and straightforward for people who are nervous about starting therapy.
With ten years of experience, Bernadette draws on practical, person-focused methods. She believes each person knows their story best and looks for strengths to build on.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and grounded in what matters to the client right now. Her way of working combines Client-Centred Therapy with elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. That mix helps with emotional regulation, motivation for change and clearer communication.
She uses these approaches flexibly to match individual needs rather than following a rigid plan. Issues she commonly supports include trauma and abuse, parenting worries, anger, low self-esteem, addiction, and compulsive patterns. She also helps with attachment and abandonment concerns, feelings of emptiness, and life purpose questions.
Practical tools and small steps are part of sessions when people want them. Bernadette holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered in English and are delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to therapist availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS18-06983 | September 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Bernadette works with
Everything Bernadette lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Bernadette lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions and reducing unhelpful reactions. It can be useful for anxiety, anger, compulsive behaviours and relationship difficulties.
Motivational Interviewing concentrates on boosting a person’s own motivation to change. It is often used for addictions, procrastination and when someone feels stuck about the next step.
Finding the right approach is part of the first sessions. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process means plans can change as needs become clearer.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let the therapist and client see facial expression and body language. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, written reflection and ongoing support between calls. These options help people connect in a way that matches their routine and technology.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Bernadette commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and coping with life changes, among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and person-focused. She emphasises strengths and works collaboratively to set realistic steps.
How much experience does she have?
Bernadette has ten years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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