Ray Hazen, BACP
Ray Hazen is a counsellor with 18 years of experience working in the United Kingdom.
About Ray
Ray Hazen is a counsellor with 18 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. He holds BACP accreditation, and he focuses on helping people who are managing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, anger and depression. He aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and straightforward for anyone who is unsure where to begin.
Ray believes each person knows their own story best. He listens for strengths and practical resources the client already has.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on small, achievable steps that build confidence over time. His work covers a wide range of concerns linked to mood and behaviour. He has helped people dealing with chronic pain, relationship patterns such as codependency, personality difficulties, and the effects of violence or abuse.
He also has experience supporting those affected by drug and alcohol problems and process addictions like gambling or compulsive sexual behaviour. Ray adapts his approach to the issue at hand and to what a person prefers. He aims to create a straightforward plan with clear goals and regular review points.
The pace is set by the client and conversations are practical and outcome-focused. Therapy sessions are offered in English and take place online by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 393009 | February 2027 |
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 Ray works with
Everything Ray lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Antisocial personality
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Social anxiety and phobia
Online support
Choosing the right method is part of the work. Ray works with each person to decide which approach fits their needs and goals. This is a collaborative process - treatment is adapted over time based on what helps most and what a person prefers.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and use screen tools for worksheets. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for a short check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit those who prefer typed conversations and ongoing check-ins between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or daily life while keeping the focus on achievable progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Ray supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also works with related concerns such as chronic illness, personality difficulties, and process addictions.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Ray looks for clients' existing strengths and focuses on small, achievable steps toward clearer goals.
How much clinical experience does the counsellor have?
He has 18 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and has worked across a range of mood and behavioural issues.
What professional accreditation does Ray hold and where is he based?
He holds BACP accreditation and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged within the United Kingdom.
What formats are available for online sessions?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and how do I get started?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions.
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