- Thoughts and habits
- Trauma aware
- Relationship focus
About Hayley
Hayley Blacker is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience and a BACP credential. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. Hayley aims to make the first step into therapy less daunting by offering a calm, non-judgemental presence.
She encourages people to talk about thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way of feeling steady. Sessions tend to centre on what is happening now and how patterns of thinking and behaviour affect daily life. Hayley listens closely and helps clients notice small shifts that can ease overwhelm.
Her work is informed by Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas, alongside client-centred and psychodynamic perspectives. This mix supports conversations about early relationship patterns, current struggles with intimacy, and emotional responses to stress or grief.
Hayley also uses somatic-informed approaches to help people link the body’s sensations with emotions. That can be useful for trauma, anxiety and for calming intense reactions when words alone do not feel enough.
People come to Hayley for many issues including addictions, parenting concerns, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, career stress and compassion fatigue. She offers a steady space for looking at what’s hard now and trying practical ways to change daily routines and thought habits.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled according to availability. The service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
She encourages people to talk about thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way of feeling steady. Sessions tend to centre on what is happening now and how patterns of thinking and behaviour affect daily life. Hayley listens closely and helps clients notice small shifts that can ease overwhelm.
Her work is informed by Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas, alongside client-centred and psychodynamic perspectives. This mix supports conversations about early relationship patterns, current struggles with intimacy, and emotional responses to stress or grief.
Hayley also uses somatic-informed approaches to help people link the body’s sensations with emotions. That can be useful for trauma, anxiety and for calming intense reactions when words alone do not feel enough.
People come to Hayley for many issues including addictions, parenting concerns, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, career stress and compassion fatigue. She offers a steady space for looking at what’s hard now and trying practical ways to change daily routines and thought habits.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled according to availability. The service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Psychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How these approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape present relationships and emotional reactions. Online conversations can map those patterns and focus on making safer, more connected ways of relating in daily life. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and working with core emotions in relationships and close connections, helping people address attachment needs and improve communication. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a listening, non-judgemental relationship where the person sets the pace and direction of sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and how different methods might help. That shared planning helps match practical steps to whatever the client most wants to change, whether that is shifting thought patterns, handling painful memories or changing everyday habits.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every meeting. Registered or accredited professionals can use these flexible arrangements to keep momentum between sessions and to apply somatic and attachment-based exercises in a way that suits each person's routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Hayley works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and intimacy-related worries.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is warm and non-judgemental, with a focus on thoughts and everyday habits. Conversations often explore emotional responses and relationship patterns while practicing small behavioural changes.
What level of experience does Hayley have?
Hayley has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom supporting people with a range of emotional and practical concerns.
What credentials and location are associated with this counsellor?
She holds BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English, and Hayley accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.