Bernadette Hall, NCPS

Bernadette Hall is a counsellor with 13 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She is registered with NCPS and supports people through common and complex life stresses. Bernadette focuses on clear, compassionate conversations to help people find practical ways forward.

She has spent much of her career helping people handle relationship strain, family tension, trauma and abuse, and the grief that follows loss. She also supports those coping with anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, addiction, and the everyday pressures of parenting and work.

Her work includes attention to attachment difficulties and neurodiversity concerns such as autism and Asperger Syndrome. She also addresses intimacy and identity issues, including LGBT and gender dysphoria topics, as well as concerns relating to kink and alternative sex culture.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and supportive. Bernadette listens first, then helps people map out small, achievable steps. She draws on several psychological approaches to fit each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

People might come for help with communication problems, infidelity, blended family stress, eating and sleeping problems, chronic illness, or end-of-life decisions. The emphasis is on building resilience, improving day-to-day coping, and creating clearer choices.

Taking the first step can feel hard. Bernadette offers a calm, non-judgemental presence and a practical focus to help people move forward at their own pace.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that move a person toward a more meaningful life, which can help with anxiety, depression and coping with change.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns in close connections. It can be useful for people dealing with relationship difficulties, intimacy problems, or attachment issues that affect trust and communication.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Bernadette works with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as needs change. The aim is to build skills and insight together, rather than imposing a single method.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are helpful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when less bandwidth is available or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer written reflection or who want flexible, ongoing contact between calls. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family life and other commitments.