Bernadette Wilkie

Bernadette Wilkie is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief and depression. She works with those dealing with relationship strain, parenting pressures, problems with sleep, low self‑esteem and career uncertainty. She also supports people coping with trauma, intimacy concerns and ADHD. Bernadette encourages people to take the first step and acknowledges that asking for help can feel hard.

She uses a straightforward, person‑centred way of working that treats the client as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the person and building on their strengths. Motivational Interviewing is used to help people find and strengthen their own reasons for change.

When practical skills are needed, she draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to help with stress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal boundaries. These are taught in clear, simple steps rather than as abstract theory. The emphasis is on actions people can try between sessions.

Bernadette has around 10 years of professional experience and holds the NCPS credential. Her work is based in the United Kingdom and she conducts sessions in English. She does not take international clients at this time.

To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then to schedule sessions according to her availability. Costs vary by location and are managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How her approaches translate to online work

Bernadette uses Client‑Centred Therapy to listen and follow what matters most to the person, helping them shape goals at their own pace. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method that helps people clarify why change matters to them and to build motivation for taking steps forward.

She also uses key Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when people need practical tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance and better communication. In online sessions these techniques are taught in simple, step‑by‑step ways and practised together so people can try them between meetings.

Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their needs, goals and preferences, and to adjust the approach as things change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into everyday life by avoiding travel, making it easier to schedule around work or family, or allowing shorter check‑ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these practical benefits while tailoring the work to each person's situation.