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- CBT methods
- Trauma informed
- Attachment focus
About Hayley
AASW social worker with 10 years' experience, Hayley Hopper works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self esteem and depression. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed ways of working. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer understanding rather than jargon or long lectures.
Hayley commonly helps parents and mothers who are juggling the demands of caring for children while managing their own wellbeing. She pays particular attention to attachment and how early relationships shape current patterns. Conversations often look at everyday interactions and how small changes can alter connection and communication.
Her approach includes talking through thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and building straightforward strategies to reduce overwhelm. She will work on problem-solving, coping tools and ways to manage anxiety or low mood in daily life. Where trauma is present, she uses trauma-informed practices to keep the pace manageable and focused on safety and stability.
Hayley has supported people through mental health challenges, psychosocial disability, domestic and family violence, parenting difficulties and periods of family stress or crisis. Her ten years in social work have included practical service work and case management alongside counselling conversations. She aims to help people make sense of what they are experiencing and find steps that fit their life.
To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and cost varies by location.
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How her approaches translate to online therapy
Hayley draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and trauma-informed, person-centred methods. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with practical experiments and homework tasks. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress because it gives concrete tools to change thinking and behaviour.Trauma-informed work focuses on pacing, stabilisation and building skills to manage strong emotions. This approach helps when past experiences affect current relationships and day-to-day functioning. The person-centred element keeps sessions focused on the client's priorities and strengths rather than a strict protocol.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how you respond to different techniques, and then agree a plan. This is collaborative and can shift as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy routines and reduce travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins if needed, or longer sessions for more in-depth work, depending on what is offered at booking.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches. Sessions emphasise practical strategies and exploring thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
How long has she been practising?
She has ten years of experience in social work, providing both counselling and practical supports across a range of family and mental health settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.