Counsellor profile
Hayden François , BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Hayden
Counsellor Hayden François is a BACP member with three years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, LGBT concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self‑esteem and related issues. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Hayden uses an integrative counselling approach. He draws on several methods to match what a person brings to sessions. In practical terms this means talking through what feels most urgent, then using exercises and conversation to develop coping skills and clearer thinking.
He often helps people spot unhelpful patterns in thinking and behaviour. That can mean noticing how avoidance keeps anxiety strong or how certain beliefs feed low self‑esteem. Hayden works with clients to try different ways of responding, and to practise steps between sessions.
Hayden lists Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment‑Based Therapy, Client‑Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally‑Focused Therapy among his approaches. He aims to be straightforward and respectful in sessions, and to offer tools that fit day‑to‑day life rather than only theory.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary by location. To begin, users follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session. This helps match practical needs and scheduling before the initial meeting.
How Hayden’s approaches work in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them. It uses values and small committed actions to move towards what matters, which can help with anxiety, low mood and life changes.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on patterns of thinking and behaviour. It includes practical exercises and experiments to test and change unhelpful beliefs and reduce symptoms such as worry or avoidance.
Attachment‑Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns. It can be useful for intimacy issues, attachment worries and some relationship concerns by helping people recognise and change relational habits.
Finding the right method is part of the process. Hayden discusses options with each person and decides together which approaches to try based on needs, priorities and preferences. This is a collaborative arrangement rather than a fixed prescription.
The site biography does not name specific session formats, so check current options before booking. In general, remote counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑in sessions when needed. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use remote work to help people continue therapy without rearranging their whole day.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, trauma, grief and related concerns listed on his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative counselling style, combining conversational work with practical exercises to build coping skills.
How long has he been practising?
He has three years of professional experience working with clients in the UK.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before you book.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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