Ray Hazen, BACP

Ray Hazen is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction and the effects of trauma. He works with clients on anger and depression too. Ray highlights a strengths-based view, treating each person as the expert on their own story.

Ray has 18 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation, which reflects his standing with a national professional body. He listens for the practical problems behind feelings of overwhelm and helps people take steps that fit their life. Sessions aim to break down large problems into manageable pieces and build on what already works for the client.

His practice includes support for a wide range of concerns, from substance and process addictions to post-traumatic stress and mood difficulties. He also works with issues such as chronic pain, dependent and antisocial personality patterns, codependency, and the impact of natural or human-caused disasters.

Ray tends to focus on clear, practical conversations rather than jargon. He encourages small, repeatable changes and checks progress with the person he is working with. The emphasis is on collaboration and on helping clients find tools that they can use outside of sessions.

Choosing to begin therapy is often a significant step, and Ray acknowledges that. He aims to make early sessions straightforward, so people can see whether his way of working suits them before deciding how to continue.

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

Ray uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasises breaking problems into small, achievable steps and building skills for managing anxiety and mood difficulties; this helps with daily coping and lowering overwhelming feelings. Another approach focuses on addressing addictive patterns by identifying triggers, developing alternatives and strengthening routines; this helps people regain control over behaviours that cause distress.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Ray will discuss different methods with each person and decide together which approach fits best. He collaborates on goals, checks what is helping, and adapts methods as the work progresses.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also be helpful when quieter surroundings or reduced screen time are preferred, for example using phone-first sessions to limit camera use. Ask about specific session arrangements during the initial scheduling step to find what works with your life and daily routine.