Counsellor profile
Bernadette Wilkie, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and addiction support
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- DBT skills
- Motivational Interviewing
About Bernadette
Counsellor Bernadette Wilkie is a member of NCPS with 10 years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief and depression, and supports those coping with life changes and relationship or family difficulties.
Bernadette speaks plainly in sessions. She treats people as the experts on their own lives and helps them use their strengths to tackle problems. She guides conversations so clients can notice patterns, make different choices, and try practical steps between meetings.
Her approach draws on client-centred work, dialectical behaviour therapy and motivational interviewing. That means she focuses on listening without judgement, teaches skills for managing intense feelings, and uses questioning to help people find their own reasons for change.
Sessions look at current stresses and long-standing patterns. Topics Bernadette regularly addresses include anger, self-esteem, intimacy and attachment issues, addiction and compulsive behaviours, sleep problems, parenting strains, career concerns and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
People coming to see her can expect short-term goals alongside space for longer issues. She uses practical tools - for example grounding and emotion regulation skills - and works collaboratively on next steps. To start, she asks a few simple questions to match needs and plan the first session.
Therapeutic approaches used in remote counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says. It helps people feel heard and can make it easier to recognise their own choices and strengths.Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, offers specific skills for managing strong emotions. It is useful for stress, anger, impulsivity and problems with intense feelings.
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons for change. It often supports those dealing with addiction, low motivation or mixed feelings about making changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree together what to try first, based on the client’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may combine elements from different methods.
Check the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Many people find remote sessions help fit counselling into a busy week. It can be easier to join a short check-in during a work break, avoid travel time, or manage sessions when on the move. Registered and accredited professionals adapt practical tools and exercises so they work well at a distance, and the format chosen will try to suit everyday life rather than the other way round.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression, and helps with relationship and family problems and coping with life changes.
What is her style in sessions?
She uses a straightforward, listening-led style and treats clients as experts on their own lives. Practical skills and small experiments are often part of sessions.
How long has she practised?
She has ten years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.
Which credential does she hold in the UK?
She is registered with NCPS.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at present.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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