Counsellor profile
Hayley Wilcock, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 5 years of experience
Integrative person-centred counsellor
Continue with HayleyAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (404903)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Hayley supplied to BetterHelp.
- Trauma and bereavement
- Neurodiversity support
- Stress and anxiety
About Hayley
BACP. 5 years' professional experience. Hayley Wilcock works with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD and a broad range of other concerns using an integrative, person-centred approach.
Hayley Wilcock is an integrative counsellor who combines a person-centred core with a range of therapeutic methods. She aims to create an open atmosphere where people can talk about thoughts and feelings without judgement. Hayley came into counselling after finding personal value in therapy and deciding to use her natural interpersonal strengths in a professional role.
She draws on several approaches to help people manage specific problems. That includes work focused on past experiences and trauma, support for grief and bereavement, and practical strategies for living with neurodiversity. Hayley identifies as having ADHD and says this informs her understanding when supporting people with neurodivergent traits.
Sessions are practical and straightforward. Hayley uses conversational techniques, listening, reflection and a range of therapy skills to help clients develop coping strategies and better day-to-day routines. She also offers psychoeducation around conditions such as ADHD where helpful.
Her caseload includes concerns such as addiction, eating and sleeping difficulties, intimacy and self-esteem issues, parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and coping with life changes. She also works with attachment and abandonment issues and supports people dealing with blended family dynamics.
Hayley practises in the United Kingdom and conducts counselling in English. People interested in working with her are invited to use the site matching process to arrange a first session.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence current relationships. Online work can involve talking through these patterns and noticing how they show up in present-day interactions and feelings.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. In sessions this can lead to straightforward strategies for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful routines.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It can support stress management, sleep, and coping with intense emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as those needs change.
Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into daily life, for example by removing travel time, allowing sessions during a break from work, or enabling quieter surroundings. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and limit the need for being on camera at every appointment. Registered or accredited professionals generally use these options to make counselling more practical for busy lives.
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Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD and a wide range of other concerns such as addiction, grief, eating and sleeping problems.
What is her counselling style?
Her practice is integrative with a person-centred core, using conversational techniques, listening, reflection and a mix of therapeutic methods tailored to each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Is she registered with a professional body?
She is registered with the BACP, as stated in her professional details.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients and works with people in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with her?
Choose the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the system.
Checking a registration
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