Ray Hazen, BACP

Ray Hazen works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger and depression. He offers steady support and clear guidance for those ready to talk about difficult experiences. Ray introduces small, practical steps so clients can feel a bit more in control sooner.

He brings 18 years of experience in the United Kingdom to his practice. Over that time he has helped people manage addictions and recover from traumatic or abusive events. Ray also supports those coping with long-term pain or illness, mood disorders and problems like codependency or social anxiety.

Ray believes people know their own lives best. He listens to each person's story and helps them build on their strengths. Together they set realistic goals and work through practical ways to reach them.

Sessions focus on straightforward conversation and useful tools rather than jargon. Ray aims to make therapy feel manageable, with clear options for coping and change. He encourages small steps and regular check-ins so progress can be tracked.

Starting therapy can feel daunting, and Ray acknowledges that first step. He uses an approachable style designed to help people feel heard and supported while they work through challenges.

Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options

Ray uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and recovery. One approach emphasises identifying unhelpful thinking and learning new ways of responding to stress and anxiety; it helps people reduce worry and manage low mood. Another approach focuses on trauma recovery by working carefully through difficult memories and building skills to cope with triggers and strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. This discussion helps make sessions feel more relevant and useful from the start.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls are useful when visual cues matter, phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins and messaging lets people send thoughts between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, health needs and daily life while keeping focus on progress and practical strategies.