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Hazel Vernon, BACP

Hazel Vernon offers calm, steady support for people facing stress, anxiety and life changes.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
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About Hazel

Hazel Vernon offers calm, steady support for people facing stress, anxiety and life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely, helping clients name what is hardest and find small, workable steps forward. Hazel has two decades of experience in the UK and draws on that background to guide conversations with clarity and warmth.

She helps people dealing with grief and loss, low self-esteem, motivation struggles and depression. Relationship and intimacy-related issues are part of her practice, along with concerns linked to parenting and family tension.

Background and approach

She also supports those affected by trauma, abuse, chronic illness and changes at work. Hazel focuses on creating an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth, with attention to what someone wants to change and how to get there.

She aims to break big problems into manageable steps so progress feels possible. With 20 years of professional experience Hazel is familiar with a wide range of life challenges, including compassion fatigue, ADHD, and first responder issues. She is recorded with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which appears on her profile details.

People often come for short-term focused work or for longer conversations about life direction. Hazel adapts her approach to the person in front of her, matching pace and style to what suits each client. The practical aim is clearer thinking and better ways of coping day to day.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	54548	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches that guide online sessions

Hazel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. She often uses structured, goal-focused work that helps people identify unhelpful patterns and test small changes in daily life. This kind of approach is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress because it emphasises clear steps and measurable progress.

She also uses supportive, emotion-focused conversations to help people process grief, trauma and difficult relationships. Those sessions prioritise listening, naming emotions and building tolerance for painful memories or feelings. Both approaches are intended to be collaborative and centred on what the client wants to achieve.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Hazel will talk with each client about their needs, goals and preferences and agree a plan together. She checks in regularly to adapt the approach if something isn't helping.

Online therapy with Hazel is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video suits deeper conversations and visual contact. Phone sessions can fit a busy day or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching or when shorter, more frequent contact helps maintain momentum. These options make it easier to work around work, family and other commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does Hazel work with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and parenting and family problems among other issues.

What is Hazel's approach to therapy?

Hazel offers a straightforward, down-to-earth style that focuses on practical steps and clearer thinking. Sessions aim to create an open, non-judgemental space for sharing feelings and planning change.

How much experience does she have?

Hazel has 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of life challenges in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

Her profile lists registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and she practices in the United Kingdom.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available online?

Hazel offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How are sessions billed and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with Hazel?

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