Bernadette Wilkie, NCPS

Bernadette Wilkie is a UK-based therapist with 10 years of professional experience and the NCPS credential, a professional registration indicating her clinical training. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, and depression, offering support grounded in respect for each person’s experience.

Her approach is rooted in the belief that people are the experts of their own stories and that they already possess strengths that can help them move through difficult times. Bernadette emphasizes collaboration and practical steps, helping clients identify personal resources and build on them to overcome challenges and regain balance.

Recognising that starting therapy takes courage, she aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages openness and steady progress. Bernadette supports clients through transitions and complex emotions while helping them set achievable goals, develop coping strategies, and explore healthier patterns in relationships and daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Bernadette integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping individuals explore their feelings at their own pace, which can be especially helpful for those coping with grief, depression, or relationship difficulties.

DBT provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive behaviours, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for anxiety, addiction-related challenges, and difficulties with emotional regulation. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people strengthen their own motivation for change, often used when addressing substance use or ambivalence about new behaviours.

Finding the right fit is part of the therapeutic process. Bernadette works collaboratively with each person to identify which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins or ongoing support are available via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent care around work, family, or other commitments while maintaining continuity with a registered professional.