Ray Hazen , BACP

Ray Hazen is a UK-credentialed therapist with 18 years of professional experience supporting people through a range of challenges. He holds the BACP credential, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings long-standing experience working with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger management, and depression.

Ray approaches therapy with the conviction that each person is the expert on their own life and that personal strengths are central to overcoming difficulties. He draws on evidence-based techniques to help clients manage symptoms, develop coping skills, and work through complex experiences related to addiction, trauma, mood challenges, and relationship patterns.

Beginning therapy can take courage, and Ray recognizes that step as important. He aims to create a respectful, collaborative space where clients’ goals and resources guide the work, and he is supportive of those who take the first step toward change.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Ray uses evidence-based, skills-focused approaches to help people manage stress and anxiety, teaching practical techniques for calming the body and reframing unhelpful thinking patterns so daily life feels more manageable. He also offers trauma-informed work that helps clients process experiences of abuse or post-traumatic stress in a paced, supportive way, reducing intrusive memories and improving emotional regulation. For those facing addiction and compulsive behaviors, Ray provides structured support aimed at identifying triggers, strengthening coping strategies, and supporting long-term recovery.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Ray works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time so therapy fits the individual needs and priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of support from home or work. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, evidence-informed treatment while accommodating different communication styles and practical needs.