Hayden François , BACP
Hayden François helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addiction or grief.
- Stress & Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- +16 more
About Hayden
Hayden François helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addiction or grief. He supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, work pressures, parenting strains and the emotional fallout from trauma or abuse. He also works with people navigating identity and LGBT questions, ADHD, bipolar challenges and complex life changes.
Hayden uses a blend of approaches to suit each person. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps you can use between meetings.
Background and approach
He aims to make space for honest talk, then offers strategies to manage strong emotions and rethink unhelpful patterns. Hayden holds BACP registration from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and has three years of professional experience. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where your goals guide the work.
That might mean learning new coping skills, exploring attachment patterns, or practising acceptance and values-based action. His background includes work with people facing a wide range of concerns, including parenting stress, chronic illness, body image and experiences of abandonment or adoption. He tailors the pace and techniques to the person in front of him, combining direct skill-building with attention to emotional experience.
Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged for clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. Hayden welcomes questions about how therapy might fit your life before you book a session.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 398873 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Hayden works with
Everything Hayden lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Hayden lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand why they respond to others in certain ways and build different ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying.
Clients also benefit from client-centred work, where the therapist listens without judgement and follows the client's pace. This approach is useful when someone needs a steady space to make sense of complex feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hayden will discuss options and try methods that match your goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and can change over time as your needs shift.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is close to face-to-face for emotional work. Phone calls need less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break. Live chat and messaging suit short check-ins, quick reflections and people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping the focus on progress and practical change.
Frequently asked
What issues does Hayden support?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and many other concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and practical with an emphasis on collaboration and problem solving. He blends discussion of feelings with skill-building so you can try tools between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working with clients across a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
Hayden is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment organised?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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