Hayley Wilcock, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Attachment work
Mindfulness skills
Practical CBT tools

About Hayley

Hayley Wilcock is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting pressures and anger. Hayley describes her approach as integrative with a person-centred core and draws on several therapeutic methods to fit each person’s needs.

Hayley offers straightforward, down-to-earth support. She uses clear language and practical strategies rather than jargon. Her own experience of neurodiversity informs how she talks about ADHD and related coping techniques. She aims to make it easier to understand patterns of thinking and behaviour that lead to frustration, resentment or outbursts.

In sessions she combines different methods depending on the issue. That can include exploring attachment patterns, noticing how the body holds tension, and practical cognitive strategies to change unhelpful thinking. She also uses mindfulness exercises to help manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity.

Hayley highlights work with past trauma, bereavement and neurodiversity as areas she regularly supports. She also helps people with intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, career stress and caregiving strain. Her style is honest and direct, focusing on practical steps people can use between sessions.

People who prefer a counsellor who is plain-speaking and pragmatic may find her approach helpful. She invites clients to try different techniques and keep what works. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

How her approaches translate to online work

Hayley uses Attachment-Based Therapy to consider how early relationships shape current reactions. This helps when people notice repeated patterns in their close relationships or when anger links back to feeling abandoned or controlled.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT offers concrete steps for situations that create frustration, such as at work or in personal relationships. Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside these methods to build awareness of bodily signs and emotional rise, which can reduce reactive outbursts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hayley will discuss what fits best based on a person’s goals, preferences and the issues they bring. The plan can include one or two approaches to trial and adapt over time, so the client and counsellor collaborate on what helps most.

The practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Because session formats were not specified in the original profile, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to try short check-ins, use audio-only conversations when video is difficult, or schedule sessions around work or caring responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability CodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issues ForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisis Mood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What sort of concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, anger and many related issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is integrative with a person-centred core. She uses plain language and practical strategies drawn from several approaches.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional work experience supporting a range of complex issues.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

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.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start if I want to work with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.