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Cornetta Williams Walker is a Clinical Supervisor, Psychotherapist, and Trainer with more than twenty years’ experience developing services and supporting professionals across health, legal, and community sectors. She is a recognised specialist in trauma, systemic family interventions, and parental alienation, with a proven track record of delivering robust assessments and defensible court reports.
As a consultant, Cornetta works with organisations to build resilient, culturally competent services that meet complex client needs. She has advised and supervised teams within the NHS, Barnardo’s, Mind, and Turning Point, and has supported smaller services to scale effectively through strategic growth, workforce development, and business mentoring.
Cornetta is also an experienced trainer, designing and delivering CPD and trauma-informed programmes for practitioners, legal professionals, and multidisciplinary teams. She coaches NHS consultants and doctors in reflective practice and resilience, equipping them to manage high-pressure environments.
Through her global podcast, Counselling Reflections, Cornetta engages with practitioners worldwide, positioning her as a thought leader who bridges clinical expertise with innovation, leadership, and service development.
Personal Touch
I have a strong appetite for challenge. Learning to sail, to climb, and twice climbing Snowdonia are reflections of how I approach life with courage, determination, and a belief that growth happens when we stretch beyond what feels comfortable.
I am Black British, neurodivergent woman and a mother, shaped by resilience, compassion, and lived experience. Above all, she values honesty, connection, and kindness, and meets both life and its challenges with warmth, strength, and an open heart.
Client Focus
In our sessions, we will typically:
- Explore the impact of past experiences on current behaviours
- Address issues related to bereavement, separation, and loss
- Work collaboratively to develop coping strategies
- Foster a supportive environment for personal growth
- Utilise my lived experience to enhance understanding and connection
I strive to create a safe space for clients to explore their feelings and experiences, helping them navigate their unique challenges.
Background
In my practice, I typically work with:
- Established creatives in the music field
- Actors seeking support
- Senior professionals in the NHS
- Individuals dealing with trauma and attachment issues
- Those navigating bereavement and sleep recovery challenges
I am committed to providing a supportive environment for my clients, drawing on my extensive experience and training to help them navigate their challenges.
Therapy Approach
In our sessions, we will typically:
- Explore your challenges in a safe and supportive environment.
- Tailor feedback to suit your individual needs.
- Review progress regularly to ensure your goals are being met.
- Utilise my lived experience to foster understanding and connection.
- Focus on keeping you at the heart of the therapeutic process.
I believe that every individual deserves support that resonates with their unique journey.
Therapies explained
Family Systems Therapy
Family Systems Therapy treats the family as a system, addressing issues within the context of the family unit.
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Solution Focused Brief Therapy concentrates on finding solutions in the present time and exploring one’s hope for the future to find quicker resolution of one’s problems.
Systemic
Systemic therapy looks at individuals in the context of their relationships, examining the dynamics of couples and family units.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness strategies in order to help individuals better understand and manage their thoughts and emotions.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages individuals to embrace their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or feeling guilty for them.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Motivational Interviewing is a counseling method that helps people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation they need to change their behavior.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotion-Focused Therapy is designed to help individuals deal with complex emotions and develop better emotional regulation by understanding the roots of their emotional issues.
Attachment-Based Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy is focused on building or rebuilding trust and centers on the relationships and bonds between people, particularly lasting psychological connectedness between humans.
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation refers to the process of providing education and information to those seeking or receiving mental health services, such as diagnoses, treatment options, and coping strategies for dealing with mental health.
Person-Centered Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy, developed by Carl Rogers, emphasizes a non-directive, empathetic approach that empowers and motivates the client in the therapeutic process.
