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Hayley Wilcock
HayleyUnited Kingdom

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Hayley Wilcock, BACP

Counsellor - trauma and neurodiversity

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  • Attachment-based work
  • Cognitive behavioural ideas
  • Mindfulness practices

About Hayley

Counsellor and member of BACP with five years' experience, Hayley Wilcock offers short- and longer-term support for a wide range of difficulties. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief and intimacy issues among the areas she works with. Hayley also notes particular interest in neurodiversity and bereavement work.

Hayley describes her practice as integrative, using a person-centred core alongside other methods. She adapts what she does to the person in front of her rather than following one fixed method. Sessions focus on talking through immediate concerns and finding practical ways to cope day to day.

She has a particular focus on attachment, trauma and past experiences. That can mean looking at how earlier relationships influence current patterns. Hayley also offers psychoeducation and practical strategies for people with ADHD, drawing on her own lived experience of neurodiversity.

Her approach combines a range of methods such as cognitive behavioural ideas, mindfulness, psychodynamic thinking and somatic work. Those tools are used to help people notice patterns, manage distress, and build simple routines that reduce stress.

Hayley works in the United Kingdom and carries the BACP credential listed above. Sessions aim to be straightforward and down-to-earth. People who want a frank, practical style that still addresses deeper issues may find her way of working helpful.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Attachment-based work looks at relationships and patterns from earlier life and how they affect current connections. It helps when a person wants to understand why they react a certain way in close relationships and to try different responses.

Cognitive behavioural ideas focus on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Sessions using CBT-style techniques often teach simple exercises to manage anxiety, low mood or unhelpful thinking patterns.

Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity. These techniques can help with stress, sleep issues and grounding after upsetting events.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Hayley will discuss what fits best, based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. She aims to make that decision together rather than imposing a single method.

The profile does not state specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote counselling fits better around work or family life, saves travel time and makes it easier to keep regular sessions. Other benefits can include shorter check-ins when needed or options that do not require being on camera.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Hayley works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD and related concerns listed on her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses an integrative, person-centred approach and mixes methods to suit the individual. Sessions often include practical coping strategies alongside reflective work.

How much experience does she have?

Hayley has five years of professional counselling experience in her practice.

Is she registered with a professional body and where is she based?

She is listed with BACP and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients book sessions?

She does not accept international clients at present.

What are the session formats and cost?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with her counselling?

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Hayley Wilcock

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