Counsellor profile
Hayley Clayton, NCPS
Based in United Kingdom · 3 years of experience
Counsellor for trauma, grief and relationship concerns
Continue with HayleyAt a glance
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom (NCS22-00694)
- Qualifications
- NCPS
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Hayley supplied to BetterHelp.
- CBT
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Trauma-focused work
About Hayley
NCPS. Three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom. Hayley Clayton works with people on a range of issues including LGBT matters, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting concerns, stress and anxiety, intimacy-related issues, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, depression, and coping with life changes.
Hayley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic ideas and trauma-focused work in her counselling. She adapts conversations and the plan for therapy to the concerns you bring. Sessions focus on practical ways to cope, finding patterns that cause distress, and talking through painful experiences when that feels appropriate.
She also attends to related themes such as guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and learning to treat yourself with more self-love. Work may include looking at past experiences that influence present reactions, and trying new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce stress and improve mood.
Hayley describes her approach as respectful and sensitive. She aims to listen carefully and respond with clear suggestions and questions. Sessions are structured around the issues you want to address and the pace you prefer.
Clients should note sessions and formats are set by Hayley; please confirm current session options before booking. To begin, follow the site steps to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Hayley’s approaches translate to online counselling
Hayley integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused work alongside psychodynamic ideas. CBT looks at current thoughts and behaviours and tries small practical changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. Trauma-focused work involves careful, paced ways of addressing traumatic memories and building coping skills to manage strong reactions. Psychodynamic ideas explore how past relationships and experiences influence present feelings and patterns.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. Hayley will talk with you about your goals, preferences and what feels manageable. She aims to agree a plan that fits your needs and can adjust the approach as you progress.
Confirm the specific session formats with Hayley before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in during a work break, or let you choose sessions without needing to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals often use these options to help people access regular counselling while balancing other commitments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she work with?
She helps people with LGBT matters, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, stress, anxiety, intimacy, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, depression and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her counselling style?
Her style draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic ideas and trauma-focused techniques, with practical discussion and attention to emotional patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practise?
She is listed as NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How do sessions work and what formats are available?
Session formats are set by the counsellor; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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