- Integrative counselling
- BACP registered
- Works with anxiety
About Hayden
Hayden François helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of life transitions. He also supports those facing concerns around self-esteem, grief, intimacy, eating, parenting, anger, career challenges, bipolar conditions, ADHD and compassion fatigue. He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Hayden uses an integrative counselling style. That means he draws on different approaches to match what each person brings to sessions. He aims for straightforward conversations and practical tools that can be used between appointments. Sessions focus on small changes that add up over time.
People can expect a respectful, sensitive and compassionate approach in sessions. Hayden tailors how he talks and which strategies he offers to each individual's needs. He offers a space to speak without judgement and to practise new ways of coping.
His background includes three years of professional work experience in the UK. He commonly works with anxiety and depression and has supported people coping with impostor feelings and difficulties saying no. That practical experience informs the mix of methods he uses.
Hayden encourages people to view starting counselling as a positive step. He helps clients build healthier patterns, learn coping strategies, and find clearer ways to manage daily stressors and relationships.
Hayden uses an integrative counselling style. That means he draws on different approaches to match what each person brings to sessions. He aims for straightforward conversations and practical tools that can be used between appointments. Sessions focus on small changes that add up over time.
People can expect a respectful, sensitive and compassionate approach in sessions. Hayden tailors how he talks and which strategies he offers to each individual's needs. He offers a space to speak without judgement and to practise new ways of coping.
His background includes three years of professional work experience in the UK. He commonly works with anxiety and depression and has supported people coping with impostor feelings and difficulties saying no. That practical experience informs the mix of methods he uses.
Hayden encourages people to view starting counselling as a positive step. He helps clients build healthier patterns, learn coping strategies, and find clearer ways to manage daily stressors and relationships.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment 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 issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum 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
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How these approaches can work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on identifying what matters to you and taking steps towards those values even when feelings are difficult. It can help with anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes by teaching simple exercises to use day to day. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and aims to build safer ways of relating to others and to oneself, which can help with intimacy, relationship struggles and attachment issues. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work, with the counsellor offering non-judgemental listening and reflection so people feel heard and understood; this approach supports self-esteem and emotional processing.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Hayden will discuss what you want to achieve and try methods that fit your goals and preferences. He adapts techniques as you go, so therapy stays practical and relevant to your life.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or other commitments, and it allows sessions from wherever you are located. Many people find remote sessions reduce travel time and help them keep continuity during busy periods. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which session types they offer when you arrange your first appointment.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Hayden help with?
Hayden supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns and many life changes.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses integrative counselling, combining techniques from several approaches to suit the person and their goals. Sessions aim for clear conversation and practical tools to try between appointments.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Hayden has three years of professional work experience in the UK, during which he has worked often with anxiety, depression and related challenges.
What professional registration does he hold?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in his profile, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients, so people outside the United Kingdom can enquire about working together.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.