Hayley Damous, BACP

Hayley Damous is a United Kingdom-licensed therapist with four years of professional experience and a focus on supporting people affected by trauma and abuse. She holds the BACP credential - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to her work. Hayley aims to create an open space where thoughts and emotions can be explored honestly and safely, helping clients to feel heard and understood.

Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, she partners with clients to identify goals and build practical ways to move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Her style emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s pace, acknowledging that healing often requires time, patience, and steady support. Whether someone is wrestling with past trauma or navigating current life stressors, Hayley offers steady guidance and practical tools to support gradual, meaningful progress.

Hayley is available to work with clients who are ready to take the first step toward wellbeing and is committed to supporting people through the challenges that arise during change and recovery.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Hayley integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness practices into her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead to explore feelings and personal goals - it is well suited to people seeking understanding and emotional validation. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and awareness practices that support coping with overwhelming emotions and building present-moment skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Hayley works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This shared decision making helps ensure therapy feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy with Hayley is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit sessions into daily life and to maintain continuity of care when travel or other commitments arise, while still receiving support from a registered professional.