Hayley Mcgregor , BACP

Hayley Mcgregor is a qualified integrative counsellor who blends multiple therapeutic approaches to meet each person's unique needs. She adapts her methods to the individual, drawing on different styles of counselling so the work reflects a client's experiences, pace, and goals.

She provides a compassionate, supportive space where people can explore what has brought them to therapy. Hayley aims to meet clients where they are, offering steady, patient guidance for those feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, worried, or lonely. Her practice supports a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, childhood trauma, chronic ill health, and low self-esteem.

At the core of her work are empathy, respect, and patience. Hayley fosters a calm, non-judgemental environment that encourages clients to be themselves, to feel heard, and to reconnect with their own resilience. She holds the BACP credential (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), and she works collaboratively with people to build understanding, support healing, and help them move toward positive change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Hayley commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand and change unhelpful relational habits. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client - the therapist offers empathic reflection and acceptance to help someone explore their feelings and find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and build coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Hayley works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions so the therapeutic style and pace align with what the client finds most useful.

Online therapy with Hayley uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of support when in-person meetings are not possible. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these formats to offer meaningful, effective therapy in ways that suit individual circumstances.