- Anxiety and stress
- Relationships and intimacy
- Sleep and addiction
About Hayley
Hayley Ward is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has seven years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are managing anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep difficulties, addiction and grief. Hayley also supports people facing ADHD, career pressures, parenting struggles and issues related to identity and LGBT matters.
She has worked in both public and private healthcare settings, including the NHS and Bupa. That background gives her day-to-day experience with a wide range of difficulties and how they can affect life and routines. In sessions she listens to what matters most and focuses on practical steps that people can try between meetings.
Hayley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems like panic, phobia, low mood, and relationship strain. She aims to help clients develop coping skills, adjust unhelpful patterns, and build clearer ways to manage emotions and behaviour. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused, with an emphasis on small, manageable changes.
She is comfortable talking about sensitive topics such as trauma, sexual and kink concerns, body image, chronic health issues and care-giver stress. Hayley also supports people dealing with bereavement, adoption and attachment concerns, and complex presentations where more than one issue is present.
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Prospective clients are asked to use the platform matching process to start - complete a short questionnaire and then schedule an initial session to discuss goals and preferences.
Therapeutic approaches you might try online
Hayley works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps people can practice. One common approach helps people notice and change thought patterns that make anxiety and low mood worse; it teaches practical ways to test unhelpful beliefs and try different responses in everyday situations.Another approach focuses on behavioural change through small, repeated actions. This is useful for problems such as social anxiety, panic, sleep disruption and avoidance, because it breaks tasks into manageable steps and builds confidence over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hayley will discuss different methods with each person and agree a plan based on their needs, goals and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made or new issues come up, so the process stays collaborative.
The platform notes do not list the exact session formats Hayley uses, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it simpler to continue work when relocating internationally or when daily schedules are tight.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, addiction and grief, among other concerns.
What approach does she use in sessions?
Hayley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical strategies that can be tried between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in the UK across public and private healthcare settings including the NHS and Bupa.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with NCPS and practices from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.