Hayley Matthews

Hello, Im Hayley and I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor. I have experience providing long and short term counselling in a mental health service and in private practice, working with clients presenting a variety of issues which include depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, social anxiety, PTSD, general anxiety disorder, relationship problems, loss and bereavement, loneliness and isolation, life changing events, family issues, work stress, addiction, confidence and self-esteem issues.

Availability confirmed 2 days ago

Profile

hayleymatthews.counselling.online

Phone

07544522141

Email

hayley.tc@outlook.com

Website

withhayley.com

About me and my practice

I appreciate that life has its obstacles and that change can be overwhelming. My core belief is that we all experience the world in a unique way which impacts on our reactions to what we are faced with. The person centred approach I offer will help you to explore your issues and together we will look at your life experiences and how they have impacted on you and to help you make sense of what is going on, look at ways to help your present and future challenges and assist you to process your thoughts and feelings in a safe, confidential space. Together we can work to improve your wellbeing and find realistic solutions that suit you.

Experience

I work relationally, which means I work wholeheartedly to empathise and understand you and help you to unmask the way in which you may present to the outside world, by providing genuineness, warmth, honesty, respect and being non-judgemental.

Having worked in the care sector for many years I have a real passion for people, to improve their quality of life, empower them and to help them find solutions to the issues which may be causing distress. Clients I have worked with have given positive feedback and have reported that they have truly benefited from the therapeutic relationship and service I offer.

I offer sessions that work best for you. I have the skills to work creatively and may invite you to try to do this using metaphor, creative writing or journaling. I use techniques and tools from different modalities such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and Transactional Analysis to tailor an individual approach for you.

Qualifications

Level 4 Diploma Therapeutic Counselling
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
Level 2 Counselling Skills
Level 1 Counselling Skills & Strategies
Training

Online & Telephone Counselling
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SOVA)
Transactional Analysis
Working with Trauma
Person Centred Care
Dementia Care
Challenging Behaviour
Mental Capacity
Equality & Diversity
CPD (Continuous Professional Development)

Working with suicidal ideation in LGBTQ clients
Working successfully with men
Mother & Daughter attachment
Inner child work
Working with narcissism
Working with shame
Bereavement & Grief
Personality Focussed Treatment
Counselling clients in Substance Misuse
A Pluralistic Approach to therapy
Goals in therapy
Relational Depth in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Culture in the Therapy Room
Coaching
Gestalt Therapy
Existential Courage
Working with sexual abuse
Hard to help clients
Attachment theory
Personality disorders

Additional Information

Contacting a counsellor can feel daunting but could also be life changing.

I am an accredited registrant of the NCPS and a registered member of the BACP (professional membership bodies) and adhere to their ethical framework which underpins my work.

*I aim to reply to emails within 24 hours. Please note that sometimes my email replies end up in spam folders. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you wish. My email address is hayley.tc@outlook.com

Professional Membership

Registered member BACP; Accredited member NCPS

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Tuesday, 25 March 2025

Initial Consultation

If you are still unsure if I would be the right therapist for you, I am happy to offer you a complimentary consultation. Please contact me for further information.

Fees

£50 online session
£50 phone session
£55 in person session

When I Work

I am very flexible and can offer weekdays, evenings and weekends

Therapeutic Approach

Person centred; Integrative

Video Platforms

Zoom, WhatsApp

Area

Vale of Glamorgan