Hayley Damous, BACP
Hayley Damous is a counsellor who uses a client-focused approach to help people facing depression and related difficulties.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Hayley
Hayley Damous is a counsellor who uses a client-focused approach to help people facing depression and related difficulties. She creates a calm space where someone can talk about painful memories and present worries. Hayley speaks plainly and aims to make the first step feel manageable for anyone feeling overwhelmed.
With four years of professional experience, she has helped people who have experienced trauma and abuse. Her background includes work with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief and issues with sleep and self-esteem.
Background and approach
She also supports people dealing with addictions, eating concerns and major life changes. Hayley draws on a mix of methods to suit each person. She uses client-centred listening to follow what matters most to you.
She also integrates cognitive behavioural ideas to notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness and reflective work are used too, to help with grounding and emotional awareness. Sessions focus on practical steps and real conversation.
Clients can expect gently framed questions, chance to tell their story, and collaborative goal-setting. Discussions may include coping tools, behaviour experiments and exercises to try between sessions. Hayley works with adults in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients.
She holds BACP registration which is shown as BACP. Appointments can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396792 | 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 Hayley works with
Everything Hayley lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Hayley lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It teaches straightforward tools to test unhelpful beliefs and try small behaviour changes, which can be useful for depression, anxiety and sleep problems.
Mindfulness work brings attention to the present moment through simple practices. It can reduce rumination and help with stress and emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss options and tailor methods to the client's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted over time as needs change.
Online sessions make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats help fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel and make it easier to continue between appointments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor address?
Hayley supports people with depression, anxiety, stress and relationship difficulties. She also works with trauma, grief, sleep problems and self-esteem issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centred and straightforward, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. She often uses cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to help manage thoughts and feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with people who have experienced trauma and other emotional difficulties.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live in another country?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions to people outside the UK.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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