Ray Hazen

Ray Hazen is a counsellor with 18 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Ray encourages people to recognise their own strengths and to take practical first steps toward change.

He approaches sessions with a straightforward style that centres the client's story. He treats each person as the expert on their life and builds on the practical skills they already have. Conversations focus on what is happening now, what patterns get in the way, and small changes that can be tried between meetings.

Ray has worked across a broad range of concerns, including mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, process and substance addictions, social anxiety, and issues linked to personality difficulties. He also helps people coping with chronic illness or pain, codependency, and the impacts of domestic violence or disaster.

Over nearly two decades he has supported people facing first responder and veteran-related concerns and those affected by antisocial or dependent personality patterns. He aims to make sessions clear and practical, helping people set realistic goals and track progress.

To begin, Ray asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to his availability. Fees vary with location and a subscription system is used that can be cancelled at any time.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online work

Ray describes his practice as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and skills. One common approach he uses is problem-focused work that breaks down worries into manageable steps and sets small, achievable goals; this helps with anxiety, stress and low mood by giving people clear actions to try. Another approach emphasises coping strategies for addiction and impulse-related difficulties, teaching alternative responses and routines to replace harmful patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss options with each person, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust direction based on what helps. Clients are invited to shape goals and feedback guides the next steps.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time and allowing quicker check-ins between appointments. If you prefer certain formats, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what is offered. The emphasis is on practical access and continuity of care so people can work on goals without major disruption to day-to-day routines.