- Psychodynamic approach
- Cognitive behavioural tools
- Solution-focused steps
About Hayley
Hayley Cook is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years' experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and anger. Hayley also supports people facing career change, parenting pressures and compassion fatigue.
Hayley uses psychodynamic thinking to look at how earlier experiences affect current feelings and reactions. She combines this with practical methods from cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused work when that helps. Sessions are conversational and focused on understanding patterns that keep problems repeating.
In practice she helps people talk through difficult emotions, manage impulsivity, and work on communication and control issues. She also addresses issues around body image, attachment and codependency in straightforward terms. Hayley aims to help clients notice recurring reactions and try different responses in day-to-day life.
Her style is to listen and reflect rather than give quick fixes. She helps people build insight about anger and resentment and then uses practical steps to reduce unhelpful behaviour. Progress is discussed openly and adjusted as the work moves on.
To begin, Hayley asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Hayley draws on psychodynamic thinking to look at how past relationships and events influence current reactions. This approach helps make sense of recurring anger, resentment or impulsive responses by linking them to earlier experiences.She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours. CBT provides practical exercises to reduce reactivity and manage stress in everyday situations.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Hayley will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try. That choice is reviewed as you make progress and face new challenges.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around busy days and reducing travel time. The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular check-ins, try short focused exercises between meetings, or schedule a session during a lunch break or quieter period at home.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and anger among other concerns.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She uses psychodynamic ideas to explore patterns and combines cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused steps to try practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
Hayley has four years of counselling experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What are her credentials 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 have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The biography asks you to confirm current session options before booking, so please check available formats when you start the sign-up process.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.