Hayley Damous , BACP

Hayley Damous is a UK-licensed therapist with four years of professional experience who supports people working through difficult life experiences and emotional challenges.

She holds the BACP credential, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to her work. Hayley has particular experience supporting clients who have experienced trauma and abuse, and she accompanies each person at their own pace as they process their history and rebuild a sense of safety.

Hayley strives to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. She values the courage it takes to seek change and aims to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and happier life by offering steady support through that process.

Clients who choose to work with Hayley can expect an emphasis on understanding their experience and collaborating on practical steps forward. Her style centers on empathy, active listening, and helping people find resources within themselves to cope and grow.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own perspective and personal strengths. In this approach the therapist offers empathy and support while helping clients explore their feelings and values, which can be helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress-related problems.

Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to help people relate differently to difficult emotions and recurring thoughts. It can support stress reduction, improved sleep, and greater emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Hayley works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the work as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Hayley can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, allow continued support across locations, and make it easier to fit therapy into daily life.