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Bernadette Small, NCPS

Bernadette Small is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom.

About Bernadette

Bernadette Small is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She holds NCPS credentials and has three years of professional experience working as a supervised student and as a practising therapist. Bernadette aims to offer calm, respectful care for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem.

She adapts conversation and outcomes to suit each person. Sessions can include practical coaching for work challenges, help with motivation and confidence, and support after loss.

Background and approach

Bernadette focuses on clear steps you can try between meetings as well as talking things through during sessions. Her background includes work with people dealing with attachment issues, caregiver strain, communication and family problems, and feelings of isolation or shame. She also supports those facing a midlife crisis, doubts about life purpose, and workplace difficulties.

Bernadette emphasises kindness, sensitivity, and respect in her approach. She aims to create a space where people can name difficult experiences and decide on small, realistic goals. The emphasis is on collaboration and on building tools that fit everyday life.

People who choose her work can expect a tailored plan rather than a one-size-fits-all method. She offers a mix of talking, practical exercises, and coaching techniques to help people move toward clearer choices and steadier routines.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS22-04790	November 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life

Bernadette uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach she draws on helps people process traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing impact by working at a comfortable pace and building coping skills to manage distress. Another method emphasises structured coaching and goal-setting to improve motivation, confidence and workplace performance through clear steps and regular review.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through your goals and preferences, try methods that suit your needs, and adjust as you go. This is a collaborative process that balances emotional support with hands-on strategies.

Online therapy is offered via video, phone, live chat or text messaging to provide flexibility. Video sessions let you see non-verbal cues and hold longer conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging work well for people who prefer written reflection or want frequent, brief contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life while keeping the focus on progress and practical outcomes.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Bernadette help with?

She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and related issues such as guilt, shame, isolation and post-traumatic stress.

What is her therapeutic style?

The approach is practical and person-focused, combining talking, goal-setting and coaching to build tools that work in daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Bernadette has three years of professional experience, including time as a supervised student and as a qualified therapist.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds NCPS credentials and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not taking international clients at this time.

What session formats does she use?

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.