Hayley Mcgregor, BACP

Hayley Mcgregor offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed. She welcomes those struggling with anxiety, low mood, grief, stress and self‑esteem. Hayley keeps sessions focused on what matters to each person and works at a pace that feels manageable.

Hayley is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She describes herself as an integrative counsellor and draws on different approaches to suit each person. That means conversations and methods are shaped around what the client needs, not a fixed formula.

In a session Hayley aims to create a respectful, patient space where people can be heard. She uses empathy and practical listening to help clients make sense of difficult feelings. The work can include looking at thoughts, emotions and relationship patterns depending on the person's goals.

Hayley has three years' experience supporting people through issues such as depression, coping with life changes, addictions and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on areas like attachment issues, communication problems and body image concerns among others.

Clients can expect collaborative sessions that balance gentle reflection with clear, practical steps. Hayley will check in about pace and approach as therapy continues. This helps keep the work relevant to everyday life and personal goals.

How these approaches can work online

Attachment‑based work focuses on how past relationships shape present feelings and expectations. Online sessions can help people notice attachment patterns and practise new ways of relating in regular conversations. Client‑centred therapy places the person's experience at the core and uses empathic listening to help people make sense of their feelings and choices. This approach supports gradual self‑understanding and can suit steady, paced sessions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical strategies for changing unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress and lends itself to focused exercises that can be practised between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different ways of working and decide together what fits the client's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative check helps tailor sessions as therapy progresses.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy schedules and reduced travel time. Some people prefer shorter check‑ins when time is tight, while others like a longer, regular appointment that becomes part of their weekly routine. Confirm the exact session options before booking so you know what formats are possible and how they will fit into your everyday life.