- Person-centred approach
- Neurodiversity informed
- BACP accredited
About Hayley
Hayley Wilcock is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience and BACP accreditation. She offers a welcoming space where people can talk about difficult feelings without fear of judgement. Hayley acknowledges that starting therapy can feel daunting and she aims to make that first step easier for people who reach out.
Her work is integrative and person-centred at the core, which means she draws on different approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions are tailored to the individual rather than following a fixed template. Hayley describes herself as loyal, honest and empathetic, and she bases her practice on practical support and down-to-earth conversations.
She helps people with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and bereavement. She also supports people managing neurodiversity, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, offering coping strategies and psychoeducation from lived experience.
Hayley has additional experience supporting issues such as relationship difficulties, addiction, self-esteem, body image and coping with life changes. She also works with concerns like chronic illness and caregiver strain, and offers help during times affected by natural or human-caused disaster.
In sessions she blends techniques from attachment-based, cognitive behavioural, mindfulness, psychodynamic and somatic approaches. The aim is to work collaboratively to identify what helps most and build practical steps forward that fit everyday life.
How Hayley uses evidence-informed approaches online
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships and early bonds. It helps people understand how past attachments shape current trust, closeness and conflict in relationships, and aims to build safer ways of relating.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and practical problems by helping people test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. This can help with stress, rumination and emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hayley will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods fit best with their goals and preferences. That collaborative process guides what is tried in sessions and how progress is measured.
If you are considering online therapy, check the session formats offered before booking so they match your needs. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work and family life, or better for shorter check-ins when time is limited. Talk with Hayley about what will work for your routine and she will help adapt the pace and tools to everyday life.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Hayley help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and bereavement, plus issues such as relationship difficulties, addiction, eating and sleeping concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
The core style is person-centred and integrative. Hayley tailors methods to each person and focuses on practical, down-to-earth conversations.
How much experience does she have?
Hayley has five years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is BACP accredited and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
Hayley does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Hayley?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.