Counsellor profile
Hayley Blacker, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Attachment based work
- Emotion focused work
- Client centred
About Hayley
Hayley Blacker is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has three years of professional experience and works with people on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression.
Hayley uses a mix of approaches that suit the person in front of her. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. She also uses client-centred methods to focus on what a person wants to talk about right now.
In sessions she pays attention to emotions and the body. That means noticing physical reactions as well as thoughts. This can help when trauma, anxiety or ongoing stress make feelings hard to name.
Hayley often explores relationship patterns and how they affect daily life. That includes communication problems, intimacy issues and the stress that comes from caring roles. She also works with concerns such as sleep, eating, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She aims to listen without judgement and to help people talk through difficult feelings. To begin, she asks about the concerns you bring and what you want to change, then adapts her style to those goals.
How her approaches work for online counselling
Hayley uses attachment-based ideas to look at the patterns that come from early relationships. This approach helps when people notice repeating problems in relationships or feel stuck in old interaction styles. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on the feelings that sit under behaviour. It helps people name strong emotions and understand how those emotions shape what they do. Client-Centred Therapy emphasizes listening and the person leading the topics in session, so the focus stays on what matters now.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Hayley will discuss different methods with you and suggest what might fit based on your goals and preferences. The decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as you go.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also help people who prefer not to travel or who want to join from a different location, while the practical arrangements for video or phone sessions should be checked in advance.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression and related concerns such as sleep, eating and self-esteem.
What is her style in sessions?
She uses client-centred listening and emotion-focused ways of working, paying attention to feelings and bodily reactions as they come up in conversation.
How much experience does she have?
Hayley has three years of professional experience working with the issues listed in her profile.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options with the service before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then 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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