Hazel Vernon , BACP

Hazel Vernon is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and low confidence. She draws on 20 years of experience to support people through life changes and difficult emotions. Hazel works in a straightforward way so clients can talk about what matters without worrying about judgement.

She creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. Conversations look at what is happening now and what practical steps might help. Hazel encourages small, manageable changes that build steadier coping and clearer direction.

Over two decades she has supported people with relationship strain, parenting challenges and issues around intimacy. She also helps with workplace stresses, career decisions, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include ADHD, body image, chronic illness, and grief related to cancer and loss.

Hazel is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She practices from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. Her work is suited to people seeking a calm, listening presence alongside practical ways to move forward.

People who choose her can expect a collaborative approach. Sessions are shaped around the individual’s needs, whether that means talking through feelings, planning next steps, or building new coping skills. Hazel aims to empower people to find greater balance and resilience in daily life.

Approaches and how online therapy can help

Hazel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present problems and practical coping. One approach looks at current thoughts and behaviours to help reduce anxiety and improve sleep by introducing small, manageable changes. Another draws attention to relationships and attachment patterns to help people understand how past family dynamics affect present difficulties and intimacy issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Hazel will discuss options and decide with each person which methods match their goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what feels most useful for the individual.

Online therapy with Hazel is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls work well when a fuller conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is required. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer brief, flexible contact or want to reflect in writing. These formats make therapy easier to fit around work, caregiving and busy days while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.