- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship and intimacy
- Sleep and ADHD support
About Hayley
Hayley Ward is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people with a wide range of concerns. She works with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems, intimacy and relationship worries, addictions, grief, eating and body image concerns, ADHD and bipolar mood difficulties. Hayley also helps people navigating career strain, compassion fatigue and major life changes. She holds the NCPS credential and brings seven years of professional experience to her work.
Hayley draws on experience from both public and private healthcare settings, including time in the NHS and Bupa. She aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what’s on their mind and make practical changes. Sessions focus on listening first, then naming the issues and trying approaches that suit each person’s pace and preferences.
Her practice covers a broad set of additional concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care matters, ageing and caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and neurodiversity-related topics like autism and Asperger syndrome. She also works with people exploring kink and alternative sexual cultures, blended family challenges and co-morbidity of conditions.
Hayley believes clients have strengths they can build on, and she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide short- and longer-term work. She aims to help people regain better sleep, steady mood, clearer boundaries and improved relationships through practical, steady steps.
People interested in starting can expect a straightforward intake process and collaborative goal-setting. Hayley offers sessions in English and accepts international clients.
Hayley draws on experience from both public and private healthcare settings, including time in the NHS and Bupa. She aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what’s on their mind and make practical changes. Sessions focus on listening first, then naming the issues and trying approaches that suit each person’s pace and preferences.
Her practice covers a broad set of additional concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care matters, ageing and caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and neurodiversity-related topics like autism and Asperger syndrome. She also works with people exploring kink and alternative sexual cultures, blended family challenges and co-morbidity of conditions.
Hayley believes clients have strengths they can build on, and she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide short- and longer-term work. She aims to help people regain better sleep, steady mood, clearer boundaries and improved relationships through practical, steady steps.
People interested in starting can expect a straightforward intake process and collaborative goal-setting. Hayley offers sessions in English and accepts international clients.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion 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 issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial 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 dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy
Hayley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage mood, anxiety and relationship difficulties. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes to see what helps with sleep, low mood or anxiety. Behavioural and skills-based work emphasises practical routines, sleep hygiene and manageable steps to reduce stress and improve daily functioning.Decisions about which approaches to use are made together. The therapist will ask about your goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. That way the work stays collaborative and adjusts as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy around work, caring duties and everyday life because they cut out travel time and can be scheduled flexibly. Some formats are better suited to shorter check-ins or sessions when bandwidth is limited, while others allow more in-depth work when a longer conversation is needed. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can explain practical arrangements and help you choose the format that best fits your routine and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Hayley support?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress, sleep issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief and a range of other life challenges listed in her profile.
How would she describe her counselling style?
Her approach is calm and non-judgemental, focusing first on listening and then on practical steps that fit each person’s needs and pace.
How much experience does she have?
Hayley has seven years of professional experience, including work within the NHS and private healthcare settings such as Bupa.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile shows the NCPS credential and states she is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and client regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify 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 that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.