Counsellor profile
Hayley Cook, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 4 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, grief and relationships
Continue with HayleyAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (396903)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Hayley supplied to BetterHelp.
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Client‑centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural tools
About Hayley
BACP. 4 years' experience. Hayley Cook is a counsellor who works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and self‑esteem concerns among other issues. She also supports people facing depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy and eating issues, parenting pressures, anger and career or life changes.
Hayley uses psychodynamic therapy as her main approach. Psychodynamic work looks at how earlier life experiences influence current feelings and relationships. She also draws on client‑centred, cognitive behavioural (CBT) and solution‑focused methods when those approaches suit a person's needs.
Sessions focus on talking through what matters now and how history might be shaping responses. She aims to help people understand patterns of thought and behaviour and find practical ways to manage symptoms such as low mood, anxiety or compulsive behaviour. Work can include looking at relationships, boundaries, and emotional responses linked to past events.
Hayley notes that no one method fits everyone. She adapts her approach to the person in front of her and combines ideas from different models when useful. This can mean a mix of exploring past influences and trying specific strategies to cope with day‑to‑day problems.
Her practice also addresses areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, body image, codependency, communication and family problems. People can expect straightforward talk, reflective listening and collaborative planning around goals and next steps.
To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location. All work is conducted in English in the United Kingdom.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Psychodynamic therapy looks at how earlier experiences shape current feelings and relationships. Online sessions using this approach focus on understanding recurring patterns and the emotional themes that turn up in daily life. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and tests small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. It suits people who want practical strategies to manage symptoms.Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss options with the person, weigh up their goals and preferences, and adapt methods as work progresses. That may mean combining psychodynamic reflection with CBT techniques or brief solution‑focused steps depending on what helps most.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the original biography does not list specific formats. In general, online counselling can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quicker follow ups. Some formats are better for shorter check‑ins, while others suit deeper, longer conversations; the counsellor will help decide what fits the client's routine and needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self‑esteem and depression, among other issues such as addictions, trauma and parenting stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her core approach is psychodynamic therapy, with use of client‑centred, cognitive behavioural and solution‑focused methods when appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
Hayley has four years' experience working as a counsellor.
What professional credential does she hold?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not currently accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary depending on location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online counselling options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
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