Hayley Wilcock , BACP

Hayley Wilcock is a counsellor with five years of UK practice and a registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She welcomes people who are ready to talk about painful or confusing parts of life and aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable. Hayley writes that she came into counselling after benefiting from therapy herself and wanted to use her natural skills to help others.

Hayley works in an integrative, person-centred way. That means she adapts methods to suit each person rather than following a single formula. She draws on a range of approaches to support people with trauma, bereavement and neurodiversity, among other concerns.

Clients can expect a straightforward, down-to-earth style. Hayley describes herself as loyal, honest and empathetic, and aims to offer a non-judgemental space for people to talk through difficult feelings. She focuses on practical coping strategies alongside exploring how past events affect the present.

She has a particular interest in neurodiversity and ADHD, speaking from her own lived experience to offer understanding and psychoeducation. Hayley also supports people with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and work-related stress.

Therapy sessions are tailored to individual needs and may include talking, practical tools and reflective work. Hayley encourages realistic goals and works at a pace that suits each person. If you want a caring counsellor who adapts her approach, she may be a good match.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Attachment-based approaches focus on patterns in relationships and how early connections affect current feelings and behaviour. Online work can use discussion and reflective exercises to identify unhelpful patterns and practise new ways of relating. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful cycles. This can be delivered effectively over video or messaging with clear tasks to try between sessions. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and build steadiness; short guided exercises fit well into phone or text-supported programmes.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Hayley will work collaboratively to understand what is most helpful for each person and adapt methods as goals and preferences become clearer. She combines talking, practical tools and psychoeducation so the plan evolves with the client's needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives or mobility limits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or easier when you prefer not to use a camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing reflections or people who process better in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family or healthcare routines while keeping the focus on progress and practical coping skills.