- Attachment-informed work
- CBT and DBT tools
- Client-centred listening
About Hayley
Hayley Mcgregor is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has three years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and life changes. Hayley also lists work with ADHD, compassion fatigue and LGBT issues among her focus areas.
Hayley uses an integrative approach, drawing on several methods to match what the client needs. Sessions are intended to be steady and paced to the individual. The first meetings usually focus on understanding what has brought someone to counselling and what they want to change.
Her stated practice combines attachment-informed thinking with client-centred ways of working and practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy. That means sessions may include looking at patterns in relationships, exploring feelings in the room, and trying simple tools to manage difficult thoughts and emotions.
Hayley says she aims to be respectful and patient. Conversations are described as calm and non-judgemental, with attention to what feels manageable for the person in front of her. She helps people talk through loss, trauma, illness-related stress, body image and communication problems among many other concerns.
People who choose her often want a counsellor who mixes exploratory listening with down-to-earth coping strategies. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Hayley draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centred practice and cognitive behavioural techniques. Attachment-based work looks at how past relationship patterns affect current feelings and reactions, which can help with low self-esteem, abandonment concerns and relationship strain. Client-centred practice focuses on listening and reflection, helping someone make sense of their feelings and decide what change matters most. Cognitive behavioural techniques give simple tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural experiments to reduce anxiety or low mood.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Hayley will discuss goals and preferences with the client and suggest methods that fit those aims. That means sessions can shift from listening and exploring to learning practical skills, depending on what the person wants to focus on.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and daily life, and they may support shorter check-ins or longer weekly meetings depending on what the client needs. Registered or accredited professionals can use online meetings to keep continuity of care when in-person attendance is difficult, and Hayley can help plan a rhythm of sessions that suits everyday routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
Hayley lists stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, career strain and ADHD among her areas of focus.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses an integrative approach combining attachment-informed ideas, client-centred listening and practical CBT or DBT techniques to manage thoughts and emotions.
How much experience does she have?
Hayley has three years' professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I am not in the UK?
Sessions are offered only to people in the United Kingdom; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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