- Family and parenting
- Trauma aware
- CBT and psychodynamic
About Hayley
Hayley Clayton is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She holds NCPS and brings three years of professional experience to her work. Hayley aims to make the first step feel manageable and will support clients through that process.
Hayley focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside a broad range of emotional challenges. She helps people facing LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and the stress that comes with big life changes. She also works with anxiety, depression, anger, intimacy-related worries, low self-esteem and career stress.
Her way of working is respectful and sensitive. Hayley shapes conversations and the treatment plan to suit each person's needs. That means practical, straightforward dialogue about what is causing difficulty and what might help next.
When trauma or past abuse is part of the picture, she draws on trauma-focused approaches. For ongoing patterns of mood or relationships, she uses psychodynamic ideas to understand repeating patterns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and test different ways of coping.
Hayley aims to build a steady, collaborative relationship so people feel seen and heard. She supports parents and people dealing with family conflict to find clearer ways forward. If you want to explore what small changes could make day-to-day life easier, she can help plan those steps.
How these approaches translate to online work
Hayley uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical, testable changes in behaviour. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress and everyday coping strategies.She also draws on Psychodynamic Therapy to look at repeating patterns in feelings and relationships, helping people understand where those patterns come from and how they affect current life. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past harm or abuse affects day-to-day functioning and safety, focusing on processing memories and finding stabilising strategies.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will talk through goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and adapt methods as work progresses to find the best fit for each person.
Confirm the session formats directly before booking, as this profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins during a workday. It also lets people use different therapeutic methods in a way that suits their schedule and practical needs.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Hayley works with a wide range of concerns including LGBT issues, family and parenting matters, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety and depression, plus related areas such as guilt, isolation and self-love.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, psychodynamic ideas and trauma-focused approaches and adapts conversations to each person's needs in a practical way.
How much professional experience does she have?
Hayley has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom supporting people with family, grief, trauma and other mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile shows NCPS as the supplied credential and lists the counsellor as practising in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.