Patricia Hayward

Patricia Hayward is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and anger. She supports those dealing with low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain and the fallout from trauma and abuse. Patricia also works with issues like codependency, communication problems, jealousy, narcissism and building self-love.

She practises using a client-centred approach. That means sessions focus on the person's experience and priorities. Patricia listens without judgment and helps people make sense of strong emotions and difficult events.

Patricia has six years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She emphasises equal treatment and respect for every person who comes to therapy.

In sessions she helps people identify patterns that feed stress or anger and find practical steps to change them. Conversations often include ways to manage intense feelings, improve communication and rebuild self-worth.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and Patricia aims to make that process easier. She offers steady support while clients try things out at their own pace and find what works for them.

Client-centred work and online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's own experience at the centre of the work. The counsellor listens closely, mirrors feelings and helps the person clarify what matters to them. This approach can be helpful for stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns and anger because it starts from the client's pace and priorities.

Patricia will work with each person to find the best way forward. Deciding which approach fits is a shared process that considers the client's needs, goals and preferences. The aim is to test what helps and adjust the approach over time so clients feel understood and can try practical changes.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy days and joining from different locations, which can make it easier to keep regular appointments. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by audio when a full face-to-face session is difficult. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking to ensure they suit your routine and technology. Registered or accredited professionals can offer online work that makes it simpler to combine therapy with everyday life.