Hayden François , BACP
Integrative therapist for stress, relationships, and growth
- Anxiety and depression support
- LGBT and relationship focus
- Flexible online sessions
About Hayden François
Hayden François is a UK-licensed therapist with three years of professional experience and holds BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) recognition. He practices an integrative counselling approach, blending techniques from multiple evidence-informed models to match each person's needs and the issues they bring to sessions.
Hayden regularly supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, various forms of abuse, race-related concerns, relationship difficulties, imposter syndrome, and challenges around asserting boundaries. His work also covers stress, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and grief, family and parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, eating and body image matters, and a broad range of other life difficulties.
He works with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to individual goals. Hayden offers practical tools and helps people develop healthier coping strategies while providing a nonjudgmental space to express thoughts and emotions. He acknowledges the courage involved in starting therapy and frames that first step as part of a wider process of self-understanding, growth, and healing. Hayden accepts new clients, offers services in English, and is available to work with international clients.
Hayden regularly supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, various forms of abuse, race-related concerns, relationship difficulties, imposter syndrome, and challenges around asserting boundaries. His work also covers stress, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and grief, family and parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, eating and body image matters, and a broad range of other life difficulties.
He works with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to individual goals. Hayden offers practical tools and helps people develop healthier coping strategies while providing a nonjudgmental space to express thoughts and emotions. He acknowledges the courage involved in starting therapy and frames that first step as part of a wider process of self-understanding, growth, and healing. Hayden accepts new clients, offers services in English, and is available to work with international clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Hayden François have?
Hayden François has three years of professional experience as a therapist.
Is Hayden François a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) recognition and is licensed in the United Kingdom.
In which languages does Hayden François provide therapy?
Hayden provides therapy in English.
Where is Hayden François located?
He is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Hayden François as my therapist?
He offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Hayden François work with international clients?
Yes, Hayden works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Hayden François cost?
Costs can vary depending on location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match a client with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Hayden draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values, increase psychological flexibility, and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life changes. He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current connections and to address difficulties with intimacy, abandonment, and attachment concerns. This approach is often helpful for relationship and family issues.Hayden also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when practical strategies are needed to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns related to stress, mood, and anxiety. He approaches choice of method collaboratively, working with each person to find and adapt the most suitable tools based on their needs, goals, and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions around work, family, or geographic constraints. These formats support ongoing access to licensed professionals and allow Hayden to adapt interventions so therapy remains effective and accessible even when sessions are conducted remotely.