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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma and anger
About Ray
Ray Hazen is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 18 years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He works in plain language and aims to help people identify strengths they already have.
Ray views each person as the expert on their own life. He emphasises practical conversation and steady problem-solving rather than jargon. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and on small, manageable steps to reduce distress.
He has worked with a wide range of concerns linked to mood and behaviour. That includes substance and process addictions, post-traumatic stress, personality-related problems such as dependent or antisocial traits, and difficulties that follow domestic violence. He also supports people facing chronic pain, illness or disability, first responder and veteran-related issues, and social anxiety.
Ray uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. He helps people talk through specific triggers, develop coping strategies, and plan concrete changes they can test between meetings. The emphasis is on what is useful for a person's day-to-day life.
Practical matters are handled plainly. Sessions proceed at a pace each person can manage. Ray asks about goals, suggests approaches that fit the situation, and checks progress as work continues.
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How evidence-based approaches apply in online sessions
Ray describes his work as using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Cognitive-oriented methods help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try alternative ways of responding; these are commonly used for anxiety, depression and social fears. Behavioural and skills-based approaches focus on learning practical coping strategies and testing small changes between sessions; these are often helpful for addictions, anger and stress management.Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will review problems, goals and preferences and then suggest a few approaches to try. Progress is checked together so methods can be adjusted if they do not fit the person’s needs.
The original biography does not list which session formats are offered. Please confirm the current online options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video for face-to-face contact, while others choose audio for a lower-bandwidth option or a quicker session during a break from work.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he handle?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Additional areas include personality difficulties, chronic illness and first responder or veteran issues.
What approach does he use in sessions?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation. Sessions focus on identifying helpful actions and testing changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. That experience covers a broad range of mood and behaviour concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. He practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions conducted in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Those steps start the intake process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.