Dr. Bernadette McLarnon, NCPS, BACP

Dr. Bernadette McLarnon brings 13 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom to her counselling practice. She holds NCPS and BACP credentials and focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, mood swings, or the strain of caregiving. She values each person's story and treats clients as the experts in their own lives.

Her approach begins with listening. She helps people name what is most troubling and build on strengths they already have. She supports practical steps to manage panic, reduce isolation and understand mood changes linked to bipolar disorder.

She also works with people facing relationship difficulties, compassion fatigue and the challenges of neurodiversity such as autism or Asperger Syndrome. Cultural background and multicultural concerns are taken into account when shaping the conversation and goals.

Sessions are organised to suit individual needs, with options that fit different schedules and preferences. The therapist aims to make the process manageable and straightforward from the first contact to ongoing sessions.

Dr McLarnon encourages small, real changes that add up over time. She helps clients set clear, achievable goals and checks progress along the way. The emphasis is on practical coping, clearer communication and rebuilding everyday routines that feel sustainable.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life

Dr McLarnon uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help people manage symptoms and rebuild daily routines. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills - learning grounding and breathing techniques, building routines and breaking problems into small, manageable steps to reduce panic and anxiety. Another approach addresses mood regulation and relapse prevention for people with bipolar patterns - helping identify early warning signs and plan for mood shifts so daily life is steadier.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to what matters most, discuss possible methods and adapt the plan as needs and goals change. Together they decide what feels most useful and realistic for the client’s situation.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy week. Video calls work well for longer conversations; phone sessions suit people who prefer not to be on camera or have limited bandwidth. Live chat and messaging offer shorter check-ins and a way to touch base between longer sessions. These options give flexibility while letting the therapist and client focus on practical steps and progress.