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Hayden François , BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Hayden is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Hayden. View 29 reviews
Great news, Hayden is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

I'd a great time with Hayden François, who is a great active listener providing relevant guidance tailored to my needs. Being part of several marginalized communities, I felt Hayden François had that additional knowledge that many therapists usually don't have. Thanks!

Reviewed December 2024

I have tried therapy in the past and I never seemed to like it until now. Hayden is an amazing therapist and really listens offering a lot of empathy and understanding. Highly recommend to anyone looking to start their therapy journey.

Reviewed December 2024

More about Hayden

  • 3 years' experience
  • Male
  • BACP

I am licensed in the UK with 3 years of professional work experience. I have worked with clients using integrative counselling, which allows me to use various skills and approaches which are suitable for the client and what is brought. Working frequently with anxiety, depression, abuse in all forms, race, relationship, imposter syndrome, learning to say no, and the list goes on.

I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and tailor my dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs, providing tools, helping you develop healthy or more positive ways of managing, coping mechanisms, allowing you a space to express safely, without judgement! Taking the first step to sign up for coundrlling can take courage and is an amazing step in your journey of self-development, understanding, growth, healing or whatever you might wish/need to use the space for. You should be proud of yourself for taking this step.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety LGBT Family conflicts Self esteem Depression Addictions Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Trichotillomania Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • 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

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 398873 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Hayden François

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

29 reviews

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Clients mention: Recommend Helped Great Understanding Listens Amazing Helpful Anxiety Attentive Easy

I'd a great time with Hayden François, who is a great active listener providing relevant guidance tailored to my needs. Being part of several marginalized communities, I felt Hayden François had that additional knowledge that many therapists usually don't have. Thanks!

Reviewed December 2024

I have tried therapy in the past and I never seemed to like it until now. Hayden is an amazing therapist and really listens offering a lot of empathy and understanding. Highly recommend to anyone looking to start their therapy journey.

Reviewed December 2024

Hayden is a great therapist. He really listens to me, offers advice as well as personal anecdotes to make it seem more relatable and that progress can definitely be made. It feels safe talking to Hayden and I really appreciate it.

Reviewed November 2024

I would highly recommend Hayden, he has been very helpful and understanding in supporting me through both practical and emotional hurdles. He is kind and constructive :) 10/10 from me.

Reviewed September 2024

Hayden is wonderful, would strongly recommend, After 3 weeks my mental health has improved greatly, and using the tips and techniques has got me into a healthy, positive routine!

Reviewed September 2024

Hayden is very attentive and listens. He has provided me with suggestions which have helped.

Reviewed June 2024

I’ve enjoyed every session with Hayden and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

Reviewed May 2024

Hayden is an amazing therapist. He's helping me get through a really hard time right now with understanding and a healthy perspective of my issues

Reviewed May 2024

Hayden is very welcoming and an excellent excellent listener, he has really helped me and I look forward to more sessions with him

Reviewed March 2024

Great listener kind and non judgemental

Reviewed March 2024

I find Hayden is very easy to talk to and understanding, I feel he doesn't always tell you what you want to hear but tells you when you need to hear and really connects on a personal level to help you progress in yourself. I can not recommend him enough and will continue our sessions for the foreseeable.

Reviewed March 2024

Been working with Hayden for couple of months now and it has helped me tremendously. We have been working on various different things from body image to previous traumas . I feel like I think differently and with alot better perspective since working with Hayden . Would Highly recommend to anyone who are thinking about using a therapist

Reviewed March 2024

Amazing therapist

Reviewed March 2024

Hayden has really helped me. When I started talking with him I felt completely lost, hopeless and riddled with guilt. I now feel so much more grounded and positive and able to cope with what life has thrown at me. Thanks so much Hayden

Reviewed February 2024

Hayden is kind and professional. He really put me at ease and help me to do deal with my emotions. Thanks to him I was able to manage my situation and I gain news tools for my every day life. Am more than grateful and I do recommande him without a doubt !

Reviewed February 2024

Very friendly and understanding. I use chat. And even through that I feel he waits and listens and really takes on board what I am talking about. I like how he is happy to engage as much or as little as I need on a day.

Reviewed January 2024

Hayden has been an understanding and supportive listener. I found our sessions very helpful because he gives practical advice to any problem. He's helped me deal with issues ranging from anxiety to self-esteem to issues of racism and fitting in. We covered a lot of ground and I felt like I was able to achieve my goals with him in three months.

Reviewed December 2023

Hayden has been really helpful and I feel really understands me!

Reviewed November 2023

He is just awesome

Reviewed November 2023

Helped me a lot.

Reviewed November 2023

Hayden is such a lovely therapist he listens and really invests in taking the time to help me with my needs, he gives me lots of great advice about how to deal with my sleeping and anxiety I would definitely recommend:)

Reviewed November 2023

Hayden is a great and attentive listener. His advice were really constructive, took my situation in consideration and really helped me in the short time we've had together. I highly recommend his on-point and judgement free approach.

Reviewed November 2023

Hayden is an outstanding therapist! He takes the time to really get to the bottom of your concerns and offers practical ways to work through what you’re going through. He is truly just one of the best humans and is so helpful and knowledgeable. I have worked through so many things with Hayden like recurring pregnancy loss, work issues, family issues. So grateful for Hayden and the Better Help platform, being able to access his services from half way across the world and across time zones.

Reviewed November 2023

Hayden is an amazing human and has provided me a lot of help. I am so happy to have him help me navigate through these times. Thank you

Reviewed September 2023

Improved my life.

Reviewed June 2023

Hayden has been wonderful. Hayden has put me at ease and I have been able to open up about all kinds of things I hadn't even thought about. It has been an incredible experience and I plan to continue!

Reviewed June 2023

After a few weeks and sessions with Hayden, Hayden has listened to me and helping me on my journey in becoming the best version of myself, he is friendly and I feel very calm and I can open up to him at ease. I would certainly recommend Hayden as a therapist. He is also super flexible with sessions

Reviewed May 2023

He is a very well-rounded therapist, ready to listen and help in any way possible. Young and very familiar with the problems people have.

Reviewed May 2023

So far my experience with Hayden has been very good. He is easy to talk with. He is supportive and I feel comfortable to open and discuss issues with him.

Reviewed April 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hayden François offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Hayden François works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Hayden François speak?

Hayden François speaks English.

How many years of experience does Hayden François have?

Hayden François has 3 years of experience.

Where is Hayden François licensed to practice?

Hayden François is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Hayden François accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Hayden François accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Hayden François offer?

Hayden François offers clients 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, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Hayden François ?

Hayden François can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Hayden François ?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.