Bernadette Wilkie

Bernadette Wilkie is a counsellor with ten years of experience who helps people facing anger, stress, anxiety and addiction. She supports those dealing with grief, depression and major life changes. She works in a straightforward way and encourages people to use their own strengths when tackling difficult issues.

She believes each person knows their own story and builds sessions around the client’s priorities. Her style is warm and collaborative, focusing on practical steps rather than long lectures. This often means setting small goals, trying new coping skills between sessions and reviewing what works.

Her approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which means she listens closely and follows the client’s lead. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation and Motivational Interviewing to support change when motivation is unclear. These methods are combined to suit each person’s needs.

Bernadette’s work often covers relationship strain, family problems, intimacy concerns, parenting stress and work-related worry. She also addresses issues such as impulsivity, obsessive thoughts, guilt, shame and feelings of emptiness. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelming feelings and increase clear, manageable choices.

To begin, she asks people to complete a short questionnaire so she can match sessions to their needs and availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. People in the United Kingdom can book by selecting the Start Therapy button and arranging a suitable time.

How her approaches work online and in sessions

Client-Centred Therapy means she listens carefully and follows the client’s lead, helping people to find their own answers and build on existing strengths. This approach is useful when someone wants a supportive space to reflect and make choices.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, gives clear skills for handling strong emotions and reducing impulsive actions. It is often used for managing anger, emotional overwhelm and self-soothing techniques.

Motivational Interviewing focuses on what helps a person want to change. It uses gentle questions and reflection to clarify goals and resolve mixed feelings about change.

Finding the best mix of approaches is a collaborative part of therapy. The therapist will work with the client to try methods that match their needs, goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as they learn what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, school or family life. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, reduce travel time and help people keep momentum between sessions.