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Bernadette Wilkie, NCPS

Bernadette Wilkie supports people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief and depression.

About Bernadette

Bernadette Wilkie supports people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief and depression. She also helps with relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, sleep problems and low self‑esteem. She encourages people to recognise their own strengths and to take steady steps forward.

She works in a straightforward, person-focused way. Sessions aim to be practical and respectful. Conversations centre on what matters to the client and on small changes that make daily life easier.

Background and approach

Her approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. These methods guide how she listens, helps people manage strong emotions and supports motivation for change. The focus is on usable skills rather than jargon.

Bernadette has ten years of experience and holds NCPS. She has a background helping people with addictions, obsessive patterns, anger and attachment concerns. This mix of experience means she is used to working with complex, overlapping problems.

People can expect calm, steady support that values their pace. Sessions encourage clearer thinking about next steps. The aim is to build coping skills, reduce overwhelm and help people feel more able to face daily demands.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS18-06983	September 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.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Bernadette lists on their public professional profile, 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

Ways of working Bernadette names

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How Bernadette translates therapy to online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy is about listening and responding to the person in front of you. It focuses on understanding a person’s experience and helping them feel heard, which can help with low self‑esteem and relationship worries.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive actions. It is useful for anger, self‑control problems and patterns that cause repeated distress.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It’s a collaborative way to boost motivation for tackling addictions, procrastination or lifestyle shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they choose methods and adjust them over time so the sessions remain useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people speak face to face, phone sessions work when bandwidth is low, live chat can suit shorter check‑ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and daily life.

Frequently asked

What issues does Bernadette help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression and trauma and abuse. She also addresses relationship concerns, parenting strain, sleep problems and low self‑esteem.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-focused and practical. She listens without judgement and helps people build small, usable skills for everyday life.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has ten years of professional experience working with issues such as addiction, compulsive behaviours, anger and attachment difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her in other languages or from overseas?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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