- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and grief
- Client-Centred Therapy
About Hazel
Hazel Edwards is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and motivation problems. Hazel focuses on practical conversation and steady support to help people make changes in day-to-day life.
Her approach begins with listening to the person's story and recognising their strengths. Hazel uses client-centred principles to prioritise the person's perspective and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time. Sessions tend to be straightforward, with time spent talking through current problems and how past experiences may shape present feelings.
Hazel often helps people who are adjusting to life transitions, coping with grief, or managing long-term mood and stress issues. She also supports those dealing with ADHD, intimacy concerns, eating issues and parenting pressures. Her work includes attention to complex or co-occurring difficulties such as chronic illness, neurodiversity and personality-related challenges.
People meet Hazel to work on building self-awareness, improving relationships and finding clearer ways to manage overwhelming emotions. She offers a calm, consistent presence and practical listening rather than quick fixes. Her background in the United Kingdom informs how she understands cultural and social pressures.
For people wanting to start, sessions follow a matching process. Prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment to see if the approach fits their needs.
How Hazel uses her approaches in online work
Hazel uses Client-Centred Therapy to focus on the person's experience and priorities. This approach involves active listening and helping the person lead the conversation about what matters most. It often suits people who want practical help with day-to-day feelings and decision making.She also draws on Psychodynamic Therapy to look at recurring patterns and how earlier relationships shape present behaviour. That approach can help when someone notices repeated difficulties in relationships, mood swings, or patterns of avoidance and self-criticism.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Hazel will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful, and then adapt the balance of client-centred and psychodynamic work collaboratively. The plan can change as needs shift over time.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, shifts and travel, reduce commute time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find it simpler to maintain regular sessions when they can join from different locations, though Hazel will clarify available options during the matching process.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Hazel work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and relationship issues, among other concerns such as ADHD and grief.
How would she describe her approach?
Hazel draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. She listens to the person's story and looks at patterns that affect current feelings.
How much professional experience does she have?
Hazel has six years of professional work experience in counselling and related roles in the UK.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Hazel accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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