- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma and abuse
About Ray
Ray Hazen is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 18 years of professional experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also lists social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas.
Ray works in a straightforward, practical way. He treats people as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are aimed at making problems more manageable and at finding concrete steps a person can try between meetings.
Over his career Ray has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, substance and process addictions, chronic pain or illness, and issues linked to trauma. He also has experience with matters such as codependency, personality concerns, first responder and veteran issues, and coping after disasters.
His approach stresses collaboration. Ray listens to what matters most to the client, and then suggests techniques and tasks that fit their situation. He explains options clearly and helps set practical goals for change.
People who choose Ray can expect a plainspoken counsellor who focuses on real-world problems and small, attainable steps. He encourages people to notice their own resources and to practise skills between sessions. If someone wants to explore whether his way of working fits, the first step is a short sign-up and an initial meeting.
How Ray uses evidence-based approaches online
Ray works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and behaviour change. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking and acting; these methods are often useful for anxiety and low mood. Behavioural techniques focus on gentle exposure and activity planning to reduce avoidance and increase confidence in social situations and everyday tasks.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ray treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss what fits a person's goals and preferences. Together they agree on techniques to try and adjust them as progress is reviewed.
The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions around daily life and reducing travel time. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as these are set during sign-up. Online sessions can make it easier to keep appointments around work or caring commitments and to use short check-ins when a full hour is not needed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among his focus areas.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practises evidence-based techniques and focuses on clear, practical steps. Sessions emphasise collaboration and building on personal strengths.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom working with a broad range of issues.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take clients from other countries?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up process.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.