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Hayden François

BACP

Hayden François , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Hayden

Hayden François is a UK-licensed counsellor with three years of professional practice who uses an integrative approach to meet each person where they are. He blends techniques from different therapeutic models to build a personalised way of working that suits the issue presented and the individual’s preferences.

Hayden regularly supports people dealing with anxiety and depression, experiences of abuse in all forms, racial stress, relationship difficulties, imposter syndrome, and challenges around asserting boundaries such as learning to say no. He focuses on practical tools and coping strategies while also creating space for emotional processing and reflection.

Guided by respect, sensitivity, and compassion, Hayden tailors conversations and treatment plans to each client’s unique needs. He aims to help people develop healthier ways of managing stress, strengthen coping mechanisms, and practice new habits that promote wellbeing. Taking the first step to seek counselling can be a courageous move, and Hayden recognises that decision as an important part of personal growth, healing, or self-understanding.

Hayden holds the BACP credential - a recognised professional membership for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom - and approaches his work with a nonjudgmental, patient, and supportive stance.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts or feelings while moving toward chosen values. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions because it emphasises committed action alongside psychological flexibility. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection - it supports people working through relationship difficulties, intimacy challenges, and attachment-related stress by building awareness and new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; it provides structured strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and for developing concrete coping skills.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Hayden will work with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and needs, and will adapt techniques from different models to create a tailored plan. Together the therapist and client decide which methods feel most helpful and adjust as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and lifestyles. For many people this accessibility makes it easier to maintain consistent work with a licensed professional, continue therapy during life changes, and access support from wherever they are.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Hayden François have?

Hayden François has three years of professional counselling experience.

Is Hayden François a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the BACP credential. The BACP is a professional membership for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Hayden François provide therapy?

Hayden provides therapy in English.

Where is Hayden François located?

Hayden is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Hayden François as my therapist?

You can work with Hayden through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Hayden François work with international clients?

Yes. Hayden works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Hayden François cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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