Hayden François , BACP

Hayden François works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addictions, and issues connected to identity such as LGBT concerns. He also supports those dealing with self-esteem problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related worries, eating concerns, and life changes like career shifts or caregiving stress. Hayden's practice also addresses ADHD, bipolar, anger, and parenting-related strain.

Hayden uses a flexible, client-focused style. He combines different counselling methods to match what each person brings. Sessions focus on practical tools, clearer thinking, and building everyday coping skills. He keeps language plain and aims for straightforward, useful conversations.

Hayden works from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy among others. He aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding. Conversations might include values-based goals, thought-work, or exploring emotional patterns that repeat in relationships.

He trained to the standards of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Hayden has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. He accepts international clients and adapts sessions to different circumstances and needs.

To start, Hayden asks people to share what matters to them and what they hope to change. From there he builds a practical plan with tools and small steps. The focus is on steady progress, not quick fixes.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to clarify their values and take small steps that match what matters to them. It helps when worry or avoidance stops someone from doing what they care about. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying practical strategies to change patterns of mood and behaviour. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people experiment with new ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hayden discusses options with each person and chooses methods together based on needs, goals and personal preference. Therapy can shift over time as priorities change, and he aims to make those decisions collaborative and clear.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different routines. Video lets people read facial cues and hold longer conversations. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for a simpler check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter updates or when writing feels easier. These choices make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel or family life while keeping the focus on practical progress.