Patricia Hayward, BACP

Patricia Hayward is a counsellor who helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and relationship worries. She also supports those coping with depression, anger, trauma and life changes. Patricia acknowledges how hard it can be to ask for help and offers calm, steady support for people ready to take that step.

With six years of experience, she uses a client-centred approach to keep sessions focused on each person's needs and pace. That means the conversation stays with what matters most to the individual. Patricia listens closely, reflects what she hears and helps people find their own way forward rather than offering fixed solutions.

She pays special attention to codependency, communication problems, jealousy, narcissistic dynamics and building self-love. In sessions she will include practical ways to manage difficult feelings and everyday steps to improve how people relate to themselves and others. Patricia aims for short, achievable goals that fit into a person’s life.

Patricia is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works from the United Kingdom. She offers support in English and accepts international clients. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

To begin, people can use the platform’s Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the therapist’s schedule.

How a client-centred approach works online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the conversation. The counsellor listens without judgement and reflects back what they hear, helping the person make sense of their feelings. This approach often helps with anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns by prioritising the client’s own goals and pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Patricia will talk with the person about their needs, goals and preferences and agree on how to proceed. That collaborative step helps shape whether sessions focus more on managing difficult emotions, improving communication or building self-compassion.

The practical benefits of online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives. Online work can reduce travel time and make short, regular check-ins simpler to arrange. If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the exact formats available with the therapist before booking so you know how appointments will be run and scheduled.