Hayley Wilcock, BACP

Hayley Wilcock is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She aims to offer a welcoming space where people can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings without judgement. Hayley acknowledges that starting therapy can feel daunting and recognises that taking that step takes courage.

Hayley describes her approach as integrative with a person-centred core. She draws on several ways of working and adapts them to the needs of each person she meets. Sessions focus on practical ways to cope, understanding patterns that cause distress, and building personal strengths.

She places particular emphasis on past experiences, trauma, bereavement and neurodiversity. Having ADHD herself, Hayley says she values supporting people who are neurodivergent and offers practical coping strategies and psychoeducation when appropriate. Her style is warm, straightforward and non-judgemental.

People can expect a conversational tone and an emphasis on honesty and loyalty in the therapeutic relationship. Hayley aims to help people make sense of their emotions, manage symptoms like anxiety or sleep disruption, and work through changes such as grief or relationship strain.

If someone is thinking about beginning therapy, Hayley asks them to use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.

Approaches that shape online conversations

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections influence current relationships and emotional responses. It can help people understand patterns that affect trust, closeness and communication in their relationships.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers straightforward tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try out different behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting carried away by them. It can reduce rumination and improve stress management for day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss a client’s goals, past experiences and preferences to decide which methods to use. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as needs shift.

If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people connect from different locations. Registered and accredited professionals aim to tailor sessions so they fit around everyday life rather than add extra pressure.