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Hayden François , BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anxiety and depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive behavioural techniques
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based ideas
About Hayden
Hayden François is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience. He works with people who bring worries such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship strain, addiction and grief. He also supports concerns around self-esteem, intimacy, parenting and many life changes.
Hayden uses an integrative style that draws on several approaches. He often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try different ways of responding. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening when those fit the issue.
Sessions focus on practical steps and clear tools. Hayden helps people identify small experiments to try between sessions, notice patterns that keep problems going, and build options that feel doable in day-to-day life. He aims to make conversations straightforward and goal-focused rather than abstract.
His background includes working with a broad range of difficulties including trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, neurodiversity-related concerns and compassion fatigue. He accepts international clients and offers work in English.
To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Hayden commonly combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and testing small behavioural changes to see what helps. ACT emphasises noticing values and making practical choices that align with what matters, which can help with anxiety, depression and coping with change. Attachment-based ideas are also used to look at relationship patterns and how early bonds influence current reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. He works collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's goals and preferences and may adapt techniques as therapy progresses. Sessions typically include clear goals, practical exercises and steps to try between meetings so the work feels concrete.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online working can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins when needed. It can also give flexibility for quieter conversations, shorter appointments or alternative ways of connecting if sitting face to face is difficult.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, grief and related concerns such as self-esteem and parenting challenges.
How does he use therapeutic approaches in sessions?
He uses an integrative style and often applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also uses ACT and attachment-based methods when these suit the client.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional work experience supporting a range of difficulties.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; check any local regulations that may apply to counselling where you live.
What do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Follow the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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