Hayden François

Hayden François is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship struggles. He also helps with issues related to identity and LGBT concerns, addiction, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief and parenting. Hayden works with people facing life changes, career strain, ADHD and a wide range of emotional difficulties.

He uses an integrative approach, drawing on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on practical tools and clearer ways of managing thoughts and feelings. Hayden aims to tailor conversations and techniques to each person’s needs so they can build coping skills that fit their life.

Hayden describes his style as respectful, compassionate and non-judgemental. He encourages people to take small, manageable steps and to notice what works for them. Work in sessions can include talking through recent events, looking at patterns of thinking, and practising new responses to difficult situations.

With three years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, he brings focused support to everyday problems. International clients may be accepted, and sessions are conducted in English.

People who choose to work with Hayden start by completing a short matching questionnaire. He then helps schedule sessions in line with availability and the chosen subscription plan.

How Hayden blends talking therapies for online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, supports people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EFT, helps people explore and express core emotions that affect relationships and attachment patterns, which can be useful for intimacy and loss.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Hayden will collaborate with each person to try out methods, check what helps, and adjust as goals and needs change. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques fit the situation and personal preferences.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, study or family life, and it can allow shorter check-ins or sessions that don't require travel. Many people find that the convenience of remote sessions helps them keep continuity of care and try therapies alongside everyday routines.