- Integrative counselling
- BACP member
- Health and caregiving focus
About Hayley
Hayley Mcgregor is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief and the everyday strain of life changes. She works with concerns such as low self-esteem, depression, addiction-related difficulties, and challenges linked to illness or caregiving. Hayley brings a calm, patient presence and aims to create a safe space where someone can be heard and start to feel steadier.
She uses an integrative approach, drawing on different ways of working to match each person’s needs. That means sessions are shaped around the individual and move at a pace that feels comfortable. Expect a warm, non-judgemental atmosphere and practical conversations about what is getting in the way of feeling better.
Hayley has three years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation, which indicates a recognised professional membership in the United Kingdom. Her background includes working with people facing long-term health issues, caregiving stress, and the emotional effects of chronic pain and illness.
In sessions she helps people explore patterns from past relationships, manage strong emotions, and develop clearer ways of coping day to day. Techniques may include looking at unhelpful thinking styles, building emotional awareness, and practising new ways of communicating and setting boundaries.
People who choose Hayley can expect practical, down-to-earth support aimed at rebuilding confidence and coping skills. To begin, clients are invited to outline their concerns and goals so the work can be tailored to what matters most to them.
She uses an integrative approach, drawing on different ways of working to match each person’s needs. That means sessions are shaped around the individual and move at a pace that feels comfortable. Expect a warm, non-judgemental atmosphere and practical conversations about what is getting in the way of feeling better.
Hayley has three years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation, which indicates a recognised professional membership in the United Kingdom. Her background includes working with people facing long-term health issues, caregiving stress, and the emotional effects of chronic pain and illness.
In sessions she helps people explore patterns from past relationships, manage strong emotions, and develop clearer ways of coping day to day. Techniques may include looking at unhelpful thinking styles, building emotional awareness, and practising new ways of communicating and setting boundaries.
People who choose Hayley can expect practical, down-to-earth support aimed at rebuilding confidence and coping skills. To begin, clients are invited to outline their concerns and goals so the work can be tailored to what matters most to them.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How these approaches translate to online work
Hayley draws on client-centred ideas and attachment-based thinking to focus on relationships and emotional experience. Client-centred counselling prioritises listening and reflecting what someone is saying so they feel understood, which can help when someone is struggling with low mood or confidence. Attachment-based work looks at how earlier relationships shape current patterns, useful for people noticing repeated difficulties in relationships or abandonment worries.She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural changes. CBT-style tasks can help with anxiety, depression and managing symptoms linked to chronic health problems by offering clear steps to try between sessions. Together, deciding which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist will work with the client to choose methods that match their goals and preferences rather than imposing a single way of working.
If you are considering online sessions, check the available formats before booking as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people continue therapy while managing long-term health conditions or caregiving duties by offering greater flexibility around appointments.
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Hayley help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
Hayley uses an integrative style that adapts to each person, drawing on approaches such as attachment work, client-centred listening, CBT and DBT-informed ideas.
What experience does she bring?
Hayley has three years of professional counselling experience working with a range of emotional and health-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.