- Grief and bereavement
- Neurodiversity support
- Trauma-informed care
About Hayley
Hayley Wilcock is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She aims to make the first step of seeking help feel manageable and acknowledges how hard it can be to begin. Hayley creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can speak openly about difficult thoughts and feelings.
She works integratively with a person-centred core, drawing on several approaches to match each person’s needs. Sessions are shaped around the individual rather than forcing a single method. Hayley places particular attention on grief, trauma and neurodiversity, and offers practical coping strategies alongside reflective discussion.
As someone with lived experience of ADHD, she brings personal insight to supporting neurodiverse clients and those navigating diagnosis questions. This can include psychoeducation, routine and planning support, and ways to manage overwhelm. She aims to explain things in plain language and set realistic, small goals.
Her style is down-to-earth, honest and empathetic. Hayley says she values strong family principles while staying open-minded and non-judgemental. She focuses on helping people build skills to manage stress, relationships, mood and life transitions.
People who choose to work with Hayley can expect practical tools and reflective time. She adapts approaches to what makes sense for each person, and supports them to find what helps in everyday life.
She works integratively with a person-centred core, drawing on several approaches to match each person’s needs. Sessions are shaped around the individual rather than forcing a single method. Hayley places particular attention on grief, trauma and neurodiversity, and offers practical coping strategies alongside reflective discussion.
As someone with lived experience of ADHD, she brings personal insight to supporting neurodiverse clients and those navigating diagnosis questions. This can include psychoeducation, routine and planning support, and ways to manage overwhelm. She aims to explain things in plain language and set realistic, small goals.
Her style is down-to-earth, honest and empathetic. Hayley says she values strong family principles while staying open-minded and non-judgemental. She focuses on helping people build skills to manage stress, relationships, mood and life transitions.
People who choose to work with Hayley can expect practical tools and reflective time. She adapts approaches to what makes sense for each person, and supports them to find what helps in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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 stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood 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
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Hayley’s approaches translate to online support
Attachment-based work focuses on how past relationships affect present feelings and reactions. Online sessions can use discussion and reflective exercises to help people notice patterns and try new ways of relating to themselves and others.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. In remote sessions Hayley can help identify unhelpful thinking, set small practical tasks and teach straightforward coping strategies for anxiety, low mood or sleep problems.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. These practices can be guided in session and adapted for short everyday exercises.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Hayley will work with each person to test what helps, adjust techniques, and agree on small, achievable goals. She aims to tailor methods to the person’s situation, needs and preferences rather than following a fixed plan.
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter practical check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discussing practical arrangements during the first contact helps ensure sessions fit into everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Hayley address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, addictions and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe Hayley’s therapeutic style?
Hayley uses an integrative, person-centred approach. She blends talking, practical coping strategies and psychoeducation to match each person’s needs.
What background and experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience and draws on both professional work and lived experience of ADHD to inform her approach.
What credential does Hayley hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Hayley?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.