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Hayley Mcgregor

Hayley Mcgregor

Therapist · United Kingdom

Calm, practical support for life changes

  • Integrative counsellor
  • BACP
  • Focus on wellbeing

About Hayley

Hayley Mcgregor offers support to people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low or stuck. She provides a calm, patient space to talk through what is hard right now. Hayley introduces herself in a straightforward way so people can decide if her style feels right to them.

Hayley is a BACP counsellor with three years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She works in an integrative way, drawing on different counselling approaches so sessions are tailored to each person's needs and pace. This means conversations focus on what matters to the individual rather than fitting them to one method.

Common concerns Hayley helps people with include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing addictions, workplace strain and issues linked to parenting, relationships and LGBT concerns. Additional areas of focus listed include ADHD, attachment and communication difficulties, chronic illness, bereavement and body image worries.

In sessions she aims to be compassionate and non-judgemental. People can expect listening that prioritises their experience, questions that help clarify patterns, and practical steps where those feel useful. The work moves at a pace set by the client and concentrates on building understanding and small, achievable change.

Hayley asks people to start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability. She works in English and practises from the United Kingdom.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships and helps people understand how past connections affect current feelings and reactions. This approach is useful for people who struggle with trust, abandonment fears or repeated relationship patterns.

Client-centred counselling centres the person's experience and pace; the counsellor listens without judgement and helps the person find their own solutions. This approach supports people feeling stuck, low in confidence, or unsure about next steps.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours together and offers concrete strategies to break unhelpful cycles. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hayley will discuss different methods and agree with the client which elements to use. This is a collaborative process that takes account of personal goals, preferences and what feels manageable session to session.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats the counsellor currently offers before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Talk with Hayley about practical details and whether the format will suit your routine and goals.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Hayley help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem. Other areas listed include addictions, parenting concerns, relationship difficulties and ADHD.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Hayley works integratively, combining approaches such as attachment-based work and cognitive behavioural ideas. Sessions focus on listening first, then finding practical steps that suit the individual.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

Hayley holds BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees arranged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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