Lizzie Hayes , NCPS

Lizzie Hayes is a counsellor with 15 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger. She aims to make the first step into therapy feel less daunting and more manageable. Her work focuses on creating an open space where clients can talk about difficult feelings without judgment. Sessions are straightforward and conversational, helping people untangle overwhelming thoughts and notices of distress. She pays attention to how past experiences shape current patterns, including attachment, abandonment and control issues. She also supports people dealing with body image concerns, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Panic attacks, social anxiety and post-traumatic stress are areas she has worked with across a variety of settings. Lizzie offers practical ways to manage intense emotions and to rebuild routines that feel sustainable. Her approach is collaborative - she works with each person to set goals and to choose techniques that fit their situation. Over time clients may practise new ways of communicating, responding to triggers, and rebuilding self-compassion. Men’s issues and midlife transitions are also within her scope of focus. Lizzie is accredited with NCPS. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Lizzie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to help people make practical changes in day-to-day life. One common approach focuses on understanding how past experiences affect current reactions; this helps when attachment, abandonment or trauma create repeated patterns. Another approach emphasises skills for managing strong feelings and panic, teaching breathing, grounding and step-by-step coping strategies to reduce overwhelm. Finding the right approach is part of the process rather than a fixed choice up front. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try different techniques, and agree what feels most helpful. This collaborative way ensures methods are adjusted to fit personal needs and preferences over time. Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different routines. Video sessions allow face-to-face contact when that helps, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins, written reflections, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.