Dr. Hayley Trower, BACP

Dr. Hayley Trower helps people managing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, self-esteem and life changes. She introduces gentle, practical ways to feel steadier and more in control. Her style is calm and down-to-earth, with short, clear steps people can use between sessions. She speaks plainly and aims to make sessions feel manageable for someone under pressure.

Hayley uses Client-Centred Therapy to place the person's experience at the heart of conversations. She listens for what matters to the client and follows their lead. She also draws on Psychodynamic Therapy to look at patterns and early influences that shape current feelings and behaviours.

In sessions she focuses on clear communication and small, achievable adjustments. That might mean practising different ways to set boundaries, noticing unhelpful thinking, or exploring how past relationships affect current ones. She pays attention to how the body holds stress as well as the mind.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns including attachment problems, blended family issues, body image, chronic pain or illness, communication difficulties, divorce and separation, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, guilt and shame, impulsivity, intellectual disability, loneliness, life purpose and money worries. She supports people through the practical and emotional sides of these challenges.

Hayley holds BACP, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has three years of experience working in the United Kingdom and offers therapy in English. She aims to help people find clearer ways to cope and to rebuild a sense of agency in day-to-day life.

How her approaches work online and in sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience and aims to create a space where they feel heard and understood. The therapist follows the client's priorities, reflecting back what matters and helping people find their own solutions; this approach can help with anxiety, self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores patterns that often begin in earlier relationships and then repeat in adult life. Talking about these patterns can make it easier to notice why certain situations are upsetting and to try different responses, which can help with attachment issues, impulsivity and unresolved guilt or shame.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust the work as understanding deepens. Together they decide what feels most helpful and practical for daily life.

Online sessions offer flexibility and can fit around work, caregiving or travel. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation, phone sessions work well when a call without video is needed, live chat suits short check-ins, and text messaging can support ongoing reflection between meetings. These options help people connect with a registered or accredited professional from wherever they are, while keeping therapy manageable alongside other commitments.