Hayden François , BACP

Hayden François is a UK-licensed therapist with three years of professional experience who offers integrative counselling tailored to each person's needs. He holds the BACP credential (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), and combines skills from different approaches so that therapy fits what an individual brings to sessions rather than forcing a single method.

Hayden has worked frequently with anxiety, depression, abuse in all forms, race-related concerns, relationship difficulties, imposter syndrome, and challenges around setting boundaries such as learning to say no. He adapts his therapeutic style to the situation, drawing on the most suitable techniques to help people develop practical coping strategies and healthier ways of managing difficult emotions.

He places respect, sensitivity, and compassion at the centre of his work, shaping conversations and treatment plans around each person’s unique circumstances. Hayden aims to provide a nonjudgmental space where clients can express themselves, explore goals, and practise new skills. He recognises that taking the first step to seek counselling takes courage and frames that choice as a meaningful part of personal growth, understanding, and healing.

Approaches for online work and how they help

Hayden draws on several established therapies to support people in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages clients to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and to take actions that align with personal values - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and difficult life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections, helping with relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, and issues tied to abandonment or attachment difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing empathy, active listening, and unconditional regard so clients can lead the pace of change and build self-understanding and confidence.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Hayden works collaboratively with clients and registered professionals to identify which methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences, and adapts the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Hayden is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or distance, allowing consistent engagement and practical support in ways that suit each client.