- Psychodynamic-led
- BACP member
- Collaborative approach
About Hayley
Hayley Cook is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. She also works with concerns such as relationship difficulties, addictions, trauma and codependency. Hayley aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk at their own pace and begin to make changes that feel right for them.
Hayley holds a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her practice draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape current feelings and relationships. She combines this with other methods so the work can match each person’s situation and goals.
Sessions focus on helping people understand their patterns, build self-compassion and gain clearer choices. Hayley does not offer quick fixes; she supports people to develop insight and practical ways to cope with life’s demands. Topics often brought to sessions include parenting strain, body image, abandonment and communication problems as well as career and life transitions.
Her way of working is collaborative and gently curious. She listens for the themes that keep turning up and helps people test out new ways of relating and deciding. The aim is more clarity and steadier emotional footing over time.
To begin, people are invited to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before arranging sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
How Hayley’s approaches translate to online work
Hayley draws mainly on psychodynamic ideas and client-centred ways of working to help people understand their patterns and feel heard. Psychodynamic work looks at how early experiences and repeated relationships shape current thoughts and feelings, which can help with issues like attachment, abandonment and longstanding relationship patterns. Client-centred work focuses on the person’s experience in the moment, offering a supportive listening space that helps build self-compassion and clearer choices.She also uses elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in a practical way to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts or behaviours. That can be useful for tackling anxiety, low mood or addictive patterns alongside the deeper exploration of feelings. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist will talk with you about goals, preferences and what feels useful, and then adapt the work as you go.
If you are considering online sessions, check the available session options before booking so you know what format will be used. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around family life or work, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find it straightforward to continue steady weekly work remotely while keeping the focus on practical changes and deeper understanding.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Hayley works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems and codependency. She also supports people with eating issues, addictions, trauma and parenting stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and non-judgemental, combining psychodynamic listening with practical tools from other approaches. The focus is on understanding patterns and trying out changes that fit your life.
What experience does she bring?
Hayley has four years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and relationship difficulties. She adapts methods to suit each person rather than following a single formula.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and the therapist’s availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees should be checked when arranging sessions.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.