Ray Hazen, BACP

Ray Hazen is a counsellor with 18 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. He supports people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and depression. Ray emphasises a straightforward, respectful approach and recognises the courage it takes to begin therapy.

He believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths into the work. In sessions he helps people identify those strengths and use them to manage difficult feelings and situations. The focus is on practical steps that can be used outside the room as well as talking things through during appointments.

Ray has worked with a wide range of concerns related to mood and behaviour. These include issues such as codependency, chronic pain, substance misuse, personality difficulties, post-traumatic stress and social anxiety. That experience informs how he tailors conversations and strategies to match what someone needs most.

His style is collaborative and down to earth. He aims to make sessions clear and usable, with a balance of listening and practical suggestions. People looking for help with long-term problems or recent crises may find the pace and focus useful.

To begin, Ray encourages people to take the step of completing a short matching questionnaire and then arrange an appointment. The initial process is designed to connect someone’s concerns with the right timing and next steps for support.

Approaches that guide online work and finding the right fit

Ray uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people manage difficult emotions and behaviours in clear, practical ways. One common approach helps people learn to recognise patterns of thought and behaviour that feed anxiety and low mood, and then try new responses to those patterns in everyday life. Another approach concentrates on managing the aftermath of trauma by helping people process distressing memories safely and build coping skills for triggers and flashbacks.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Ray will discuss options with each person and decide together what feels most helpful based on their goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative process can change over time as progress is made or new challenges emerge.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time and allowing appointments around work or caregiving. It can also support shorter check-ins when needed or sessions that do not require video if that helps someone focus better. Because the biography does not specify which session formats are offered, confirm the current options before booking so sessions suit your routine and access needs.