Hazel Griffiths, BACP

Hazel Griffiths helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by addiction, low mood, trauma or relationship strain. She writes simply and listens closely so worries can be named and worked through. Her approach is practical and compassionate, aimed at small steps that add up to real change.

Hazel has five years of experience as a counsellor and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She uses that experience to shape sessions that suit each person. Conversations are shaped around the things that matter most to the client, whether that is rebuilding confidence or managing triggers.

Sessions begin with a chance to describe the situation and what the client hopes to change. From there Hazel and the client set small, achievable goals and try out ways to cope that fit daily life. She focuses on clear, practical strategies rather than jargon-heavy explanations.

Hazel also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, body image concerns, codependency and the emotional impact of serious illness. She has worked with people affected by domestic violence, divorce and separation, dissociation and co-morbidity of mental health and substance issues.

Therapy can involve talking about difficult memories and learning tools to manage triggers. Hazel adapts her style to each person and reviews progress regularly. The aim is steady, manageable steps toward feeling more in control and more connected to daily life.

Practical therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Hazel draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on coping skills and building safer patterns in daily life. One common approach she uses teaches concrete coping strategies for managing cravings, flashbacks and overwhelming emotions; it is useful for people dealing with addiction or trauma. Another approach emphasises exploring attachment patterns and relationship expectations to help reduce feelings of abandonment and improve how people relate to others.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Hazel works collaboratively with each person to decide which techniques match their needs, goals and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress is made so therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when that helps, phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed, and chat or messaging can suit brief updates or ongoing support between calls. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on steady, practical change.