Hayden François , BACP

Hayden François helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and complex life changes. He works with issues such as relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, self‑esteem and identity concerns including LGBT topics. He also supports people facing ADHD, compassion fatigue and career-related stress. Hayden uses a flexible counselling style that adapts to each person. He draws on a range of therapeutic methods and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Conversations are straightforward and kind, aimed at helping someone notice patterns and try different ways of coping. In sessions he offers space to talk through painful memories, overwhelming feelings or recurring habits. He helps people build helpful routines and develop clearer boundaries. Hayden pays attention to how attachment and relationships shape current difficulties and uses that understanding to guide change. His approach is collaborative. He listens first, then suggests techniques that match a person’s goals and day-to-day life. That might include simple exercises to manage anxiety, ways to improve communication, or tools to reduce burnout and cravings. Hayden holds BACP accreditation, and has three years of professional experience in the UK. He works with people from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of concerns. His aim is to make therapy practical, accessible and respectful of each person’s story.

How Hayden’s approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people focus on what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. It is often used for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Attachment‑Based Therapy looks at patterns from past relationships and how they affect current bonds; it can help with trust, intimacy and attachment issues. Client‑Centered Therapy centres the conversation on the person’s experience and pace, offering a respectful space where the counsellor follows the client’s lead to build insight and self‑compassion.

Choosing the right way to work together is part of therapy. Hayden will listen to a person’s goals and preferences, then recommend approaches that fit. This is a collaborative process and methods can be combined or adjusted as understanding grows.

Online therapy with Hayden is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging. Video calls suit in‑depth conversations and eye contact. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is low or a simpler check‑in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow short updates, on‑the‑go reflection and flexible scheduling that can fit around work or family life. These options aim to make working with a therapist more accessible and easier to fit into everyday routines.