About Hayley
Hayley Mcgregor is a counsellor who focuses on helping people when life feels hard. She introduces herself simply as Hayley and aims to make the first steps easier for anyone feeling anxious, overwhelmed or low. Her approach is warm and down-to-earth, so people can talk without pressure or judgement.
Hayley trained as an integrative counsellor and uses that flexibility to match the work to each person's needs. She draws on different ways of working so sessions can shift as things change.
Background and approach
The sessions move at a pace that feels comfortable for the client rather than following a fixed template. People come to Hayley with many concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also supports those dealing with addiction, ADHD, relationship problems, parenting strain and career worries.
LGBT is listed among her focus areas and she includes family and communication struggles in her work. Her way of working is built on compassion, patience and listening. Conversations aim to uncover practical steps and small changes that fit everyday life.
Hayley helps people reconnect with their strengths and find clearer ways forward. Hayley is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She brings three years of counselling experience to her practice and works in English.
What Hayley works with
Everything Hayley lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Hayley is listed here; the rest shows what else Hayley works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Hayley lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How these approaches translate to online counselling
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships and how early connections affect how someone feels and copes now; it can help with anxiety, self-esteem and relationship worries. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping the person find their own solutions; it is useful when someone needs space to make sense of feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT breaks down thoughts, feelings and behaviours to find small, practical steps that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is something the therapist will do together with the client. Hayley aims to understand each person's goals, preferences and practical needs, and then suggests ways of working that match those priorities. This collaborative decision-making can change as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time so attending is easier. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins or meetings that suit a lunch break or shift pattern. The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm the available options before booking to make sure they fit your routine. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly offer online work to make therapy more accessible.
Questions people ask about Hayley
What kinds of issues does this counsellor help with?
Hayley works with a wide range of difficulties such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also lists areas like addiction, ADHD, relationship and parenting concerns.
How would sessions with Hayley feel in practice?
Sessions are described as calm and non-judgemental with a focus on listening and compassion. Conversations aim to uncover practical steps and small changes that fit day-to-day life.
What experience does she have?
Hayley has three years of counselling experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience informs how she adapts her approach to suit different needs.
What credentials and location should I note?
She holds BACP which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I arrange sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start if I want to work with Hayley?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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