- Client-focused
- Psychoanalytic-informed
- Practical tools
About Hayley
Hayley Cook is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or low self-esteem. She works with concerns like relationship strain, addictions, parenting stress and trauma. Hayley approaches sessions with calm and patience so clients can talk at their own pace without pressure.
Hayley has a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and four years of practice supporting people through difficult life changes. She uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how earlier experiences can shape current thoughts and feelings. She also draws on Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the client's perspective as the basis for change.
Sessions may include practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helpful, and brief, goal-focused ideas from Solution-Focused Therapy to sharpen next steps. Hayley adjusts the balance of conversation and practical work to match what each person needs in the room.
Her style is warm and non-judgemental, focusing on helping clients understand patterns, build self-compassion, and make manageable changes. She does not offer quick fixes but supports steady progress over time.
Hayley practises in the United Kingdom and offers services in English. People who want to start can use the platform’s process to match and schedule a first session and discuss preferred session formats and scheduling at that point.
How Hayley uses different approaches in online therapy
Hayley combines a few approaches to meet practical needs and emotional understanding. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and aims to create a space where they feel heard and understood. This helps when someone needs to make sense of strong feelings or regain self-trust.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers straightforward ways to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behaviour changes. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with stress where clear strategies help reduce symptoms.
Finding the right mix is part of the work together. Hayley will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful, then agree a plan that balances talking through experience with practical exercises. This is a collaborative process and can shift over time as needs change.
If you want online sessions, please confirm the exact formats offered before booking as they are arranged when you connect. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, help avoid travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Hayley about how to shape sessions so they fit around everyday life and responsibilities.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Hayley help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, addictions and parenting strain among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Hayley offers a warm, non-judgemental space and adapts her approach to each person’s needs, blending reflective listening with practical steps when appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
Hayley has four years of counselling experience working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Hayley?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.