Hayley Damous, BACP

Hayley Damous offers approachable, person-focused counselling rooted in client-centred work. She aims to make the first step easier by creating an environment where people can speak about difficult thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. Hayley uses a mix of practical methods to help people find clearer ways to cope and live more fulfilling lives.

She brings four years of professional experience working with trauma and abuse alongside a broad range of concerns. These include stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleep problems and low self-esteem. Hayley also supports people facing career stress, parenting strain, compassion fatigue and major life changes.

Her approach combines client-centred listening with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help people notice patterns and try small, practical changes. She also draws on existential and Jungian ideas to help clients reflect on meaning, identity and deeper emotional themes.

Sessions focus on what matters most to each person. Hayley works at the client’s pace and helps set clear, manageable goals. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at improving day-to-day coping and understanding.

Hayley is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She provides services from the United Kingdom and offers therapy in English. International clients are accepted; please check current session options before booking.

Therapeutic approaches that suit online work

Client‑centred therapy centres on empathic listening and follows the person’s lead to build trust and clarity. Online sessions using this approach let people speak about what matters most while the counsellor reflects and asks gentle questions to deepen understanding.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying small, practical experiments to change mood and behaviour. It works well for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and stress by giving clear tools and short exercises to practise between sessions.

Mindfulness techniques teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These exercises can be taught in conversation and practised outside sessions to help with worry, sleep and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and together they will decide which combination of methods fits best. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as the work develops.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions more easily into a busy week and removing travel time. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as they are not specified in the biography. Many people find that online sessions make it simpler to maintain regular appointments and to try therapeutic techniques in real-life routines.