Ray Hazen
Practical, strengths-based counselling for complex problems
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About Ray
Ray Hazen is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 18 years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger management and depression. Ray uses a straightforward, respectful style that treats people as the experts of their own lives.
He encourages clients to build on their strengths and to take small, practical steps towards change.
Background and approach
Conversations are aimed at understanding what matters to each person and finding realistic ways to manage difficult feelings and behaviour. Ray keeps language simple and practical so parents and carers can follow along easily. Ray has worked with a wide range of concerns linked to personality patterns, addiction, chronic illness and pain, and responses to traumatic events.
That background means he can draw on varied experience when a client faces overlapping problems, such as mood difficulties combined with substance use or long-term health challenges. His practice emphasises making the therapy fit day-to-day life. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping strategies and skills people can use between meetings.
Ray aims to make the first step less daunting by explaining what to expect and by moving at a pace that suits each person. If you want a pragmatic approach that centres your strengths, Ray will collaborate with you to set priorities and plan next steps. Start by answering a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session using the site pathways provided.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 18
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 393009
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Ray's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Ray works with
Everything Ray lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Antisocial personality
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Social anxiety and phobia
How Ray works online
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before. Together they choose a way of working and adjust it as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of appointments into busy schedules and reduced travel time. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular contact and to practise new skills between sessions. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Ray help with?
Ray works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger management and depression. He also has experience with related concerns such as personality issues, chronic illness and process addictions.
What is his approach in therapy?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, strengths-based style. Sessions focus on identifying goals and building coping skills that fit everyday life.
How much experience does he have?
Ray has 18 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom. That background informs his work with a wide range of emotional and behavioural challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
Ray is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted. Services are offered to people based in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Ray?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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