Bernadette Wilkie, NCPS
UK therapist for stress, addiction, and grief
- Stress and anxiety support
- Addiction and grief help
- Online sessions available
About Bernadette Wilkie
Bernadette Wilkie is a UK-licensed therapist with eight years of professional experience and holds the NCPS credential, a professional qualification that reflects formal training in therapeutic support. She has supported people coping with stress and anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, and depression, helping them find practical ways to manage difficult symptoms and rebuild a sense of direction.
Bernadette works from the belief that each person is the expert in their own story and that strengths already present in a person can be mobilized to face life’s challenges. Her approach emphasizes partnership and respect, guiding clients to identify resources and small, achievable steps toward change. She recognizes the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to offer steady, empathetic support as clients take that first step.
Clients can expect an affirming, strengths-based style that focuses on clarity, collaboration, and realistic goal setting. Bernadette concentrates on helping people develop coping strategies, improve relationships, and regain a stronger sense of control and wellbeing as they work toward their goals.
Bernadette works from the belief that each person is the expert in their own story and that strengths already present in a person can be mobilized to face life’s challenges. Her approach emphasizes partnership and respect, guiding clients to identify resources and small, achievable steps toward change. She recognizes the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to offer steady, empathetic support as clients take that first step.
Clients can expect an affirming, strengths-based style that focuses on clarity, collaboration, and realistic goal setting. Bernadette concentrates on helping people develop coping strategies, improve relationships, and regain a stronger sense of control and wellbeing as they work toward their goals.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Bernadette Wilkie have?
Bernadette Wilkie has 10 years of experience.
Is Bernadette Wilkie a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the NCPS credential.
In which languages does Bernadette Wilkie provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Bernadette Wilkie located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Bernadette Wilkie as my therapist?
Clients can work with Bernadette Wilkie through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Bernadette Wilkie work with international clients?
Bernadette Wilkie does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Bernadette Wilkie cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Client-centered care, DBT skills, and online support
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on an empathetic, nonjudgmental partnership that helps clients explore their feelings and identify their own solutions. This approach is well suited to people working through grief, depression, self-esteem concerns, or major life transitions.Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. It can be helpful for people experiencing strong mood swings, impulsivity, or difficulty regulating emotions.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused style that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change and strengthen motivation for steps like reducing substance use or adopting healthier habits. It is useful when ambivalence is a barrier to progress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Bernadette will work collaboratively with each client to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and may integrate elements from different approaches as appropriate.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit help into a busy life and maintain continuity of care when in-person options are limited. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide consistent, goal-oriented support that adapts to each client’s circumstances.