- Attachment-based work
- Emotion-focused methods
- Somatic awareness
About Hayley
Hayley Blacker is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression. Hayley’s practice is offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Hayley keeps sessions straightforward and focused. She invites clients to talk through what’s on their mind, notice patterns in relationships and emotions, and try small changes between meetings. The work often looks at how past attachments shape current reactions and what helps a person feel steadier in social situations.
Her approach draws on several methods. Client-centred work means the person’s own priorities guide the pace. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps name and move through tangled feelings in relationships. Somatic elements bring attention to bodily responses when anxiety or trauma is present.
Hayley has particular interest in issues around attachment, abandonment and adoption and foster care. She also supports people coping with body image, addiction-related concerns, caregiving strain, chronic illness, sexual diversity and intimacy-related questions. The focus can shift from immediate coping skills to longer-term patterns depending on what someone needs.
Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button. This initial step helps Hayley and the client decide the best way forward.
How her approaches work for online counselling
Hayley draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Client-Centred work in her sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current feelings and responses, which can help with anxiety and relationship concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps name and work through strong emotions in relationships and close connections. Client-Centred work keeps the person’s priorities and pace at the centre of the sessions.Choosing an approach is part of the work. Hayley will discuss what feels most useful and try things collaboratively. That means checking what helps, adapting methods, and agreeing practical steps together rather than imposing a single method.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as they are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow a focus on bodily noticing and grounding work during a session without requiring travel. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use online options to help people balance therapy with everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Hayley works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centred listening, emotionally-focused work for relationships, and somatic awareness to notice bodily responses to stress.
How much experience does she have?
Hayley has three years of professional experience working with these issues in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; 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.