Hayden François , BACP

Hayden François is a UK-licensed counsellor with three years of professional experience who works from an integrative perspective, blending techniques and skills to fit each person and situation. He draws on a range of therapeutic methods to respond to what clients bring to sessions, tailoring conversations and treatment plans so they address specific concerns and strengths.

Hayden frequently supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, abuse in all forms, race-related stress, relationship difficulties, impostor syndrome, and the challenge of setting boundaries, such as learning to say no. He aims to provide practical tools and coping strategies that help clients build healthier patterns and more positive ways of managing everyday life.

He values respect, sensitivity, and compassion in his work and creates a space for clients to express themselves without judgment. Hayden encourages people to recognise the courage it takes to begin counselling and treats that first step as an important milestone in a wider journey of self-development, understanding, growth, or healing. He is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is a professional organisation for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Hayden commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy in his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and supports living in line with personal values - it can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current ways of relating and can help with trust, intimacy, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a warm, empathetic space where the client’s own insights lead the process, supporting self-esteem, emotional expression, and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Hayden works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach as the work evolves to ensure the best possible fit.

Online therapy with Hayden is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it flexible and accessible for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow people to engage in meaningful therapeutic work from locations that suit them while keeping appointments consistent and convenient.