- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- ACT and CBT
About Hayden
Hayden François is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and issues related to identity and LGBT concerns. He also works with trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem problems and life transitions common in early adulthood.
Hayden uses an integrative approach, drawing on several methods to suit what a person brings to sessions. He focuses on practical tools and clearer ways of managing feelings. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with attention to how thoughts and behaviour affect daily life.
He often helps people who feel overwhelmed by career pressure, study changes, or the sense of being behind peers. Hayden supports those coping with attachment wounds, abandonment, and relationship conflict. He also works with people managing neurodiversity, chronic health concerns, or complex grief.
His practice combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas alongside client-centred listening. That mix is used to develop coping strategies, build emotional awareness, and change unhelpful patterns.
Hayden describes therapy as a collaborative process. He offers practical exercises and reflection to help people try out different ways of responding to stressors. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How Hayden uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and it encourages actions that align with personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and feeling unsure about life direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life experience. It offers practical steps and homework to change patterns that maintain stress, anxiety or low mood.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns in close relationships and emotional responses. It can be helpful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns and repeated relationship difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Hayden will discuss options and help the person choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and adjusted over time based on what helps most.
The original biography did not specify session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments around study, work or other commitments. They also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited and avoid travel time, which can make it simpler to keep regular appointments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Hayden work with?
He supports stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and LGBT-related concerns, among other areas listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He offers an integrative, client-centred style that uses practical tools and conversational sessions to address thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
How much experience does he have?
Hayden has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I do not live in the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients as indicated in his profile; English is the language used for sessions.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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