- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-based approaches
- CBT and DBT skills
About Hayley
Hayley Mcgregor is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. Hayley also supports those dealing with addiction, LGBT issues, parenting strain, career concerns and compassion fatigue.
She draws on several approaches rather than one fixed method. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment-based ideas often shape work around emotions and relationship patterns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) tools may be used to build coping skills and manage difficult feelings.
Sessions focus on what you bring each week. Hayley aims to help name painful emotions, notice repeating patterns and try different ways of responding. Conversations are practical and paced to the client’s needs rather than rushed through a set syllabus.
Her background as an integrative counsellor means she combines methods to suit individual goals and experiences. That might mean practising grounding techniques one week and exploring attachment experiences the next. Hayley explains each step and checks it fits the client’s priorities.
People come for a wide range of concerns, including body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress, communication struggles, ADHD and abandonment worries. She also works with issues linked to ageing, cancer, neurodiversity and personality-related coping styles. The aim is clearer understanding and better ways to manage day-to-day life.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Hayley uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time, with fees varying by location.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Hayley commonly uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people identify and work with hard-to-name emotions. EFT focuses on feelings and patterns between people, useful when emotional reactions repeat or feel overpowering.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, which looks at early relationship patterns and how they influence current responses. That approach can be helpful for clients who notice repeating trust or closeness issues. Additionally, Client-Centred Therapy provides a straightforward, person-focused way to explore what matters to the client and to guide the pace of sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hayley discusses options with each client and helps decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or letting someone avoid being on camera when they prefer. Discuss format preferences when scheduling so sessions match practical needs and therapy goals.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Hayley supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as addiction, parenting strain, career concerns and compassion fatigue.
How does she work with feelings and relationships?
Her work often uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and attachment-based ideas to help name emotions and notice repeating patterns. The focus is on understanding emotional responses and trying new ways of relating.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Hayley has three years' experience practising as a counsellor in the United Kingdom. She describes her approach as integrative, drawing on multiple methods to suit clients.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
In which language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary with location. Specific pricing details should be checked before booking.
How do I begin with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.