Hayley Cook , BACP

Hayley Cook is a qualified counsellor who offers a calm, compassionate space for people working through grief, trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. She holds a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is associated with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors in the United Kingdom.

Her primary orientation is psychodynamic therapy, which explores how past experiences and early relationships can shape present thoughts, emotions and patterns. At the same time, she draws on other therapeutic models to tailor support to each person’s needs rather than applying a single method to everyone.

Hayley emphasises listening and understanding over quick fixes, helping people develop insight, self-compassion and the confidence to make changes that feel right for them. She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, depression, addictions, family and parenting challenges, relationship problems, career-related stress and issues related to attachment, body image and caregiver strain.

For more information about her practice and approach, visit redcapecounselling.com.

Psychodynamic and Integrative Approaches for Online Therapy

Hayley uses psychodynamic therapy to help people understand how earlier life experiences and relationship patterns influence present feelings and behaviours - this approach can be useful for issues such as attachment difficulties, recurring relationship problems and unresolved grief. She also draws on client-centered methods that prioritise empathy, active listening and the client’s own pace in exploring concerns, which supports work on self-esteem, emotional processing and relational safety. Additionally, elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) may be used to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, low mood and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. The therapist and client consider the client’s needs, goals and preferences and adapt methods so the work feels suitable and effective for the individual.

Online sessions - by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - provide flexibility for people balancing work, family or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to maintain consistent appointments, access therapy from different locations and find formats that feel most comfortable for each person.