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Ray Hazen, BACP

Ray Hazen is a counsellor with 18 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

About Ray

Ray Hazen is a counsellor with 18 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and depression. Ray speaks English and works through practical conversations that aim to make day-to-day life more manageable.

Ray believes each person knows their story best and brings their own strengths to therapy. He uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help clients find clearer ways to cope.

Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client, with practical tools to try between meetings. Over nearly two decades Ray has supported people dealing with a wide range of concerns. These include mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, substance and process addictions, social anxiety and phobia, and personality-related difficulties.

He also has experience with issues connected to chronic illness, first responder and veteran challenges, and domestic violence impacts. Ray works with people who want to talk through difficult feelings and make small changes that add up. He encourages realistic goals and regular check-ins on progress.

This approach helps keep therapy focused and applicable to everyday situations. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions that suit them. Ray uses a subscription model for sessions, which can be cancelled at any time, and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	393009	February 2027

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Sessions and payment

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

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Ray lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Depression
Antisocial personality
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
First responder issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Social anxiety and phobia

Evidence-based approaches and online support

Ray uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach involves structured, problem-focused work that breaks big issues into smaller steps and teaches skills for coping with anxiety and stress. Another approach emphasises understanding patterns in thinking and behaviour so people can try different responses to mood problems and addictive behaviours.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ray will discuss options with clients and together they will choose what fits best with the person’s goals, preferences and daily life. The therapist adapts methods over time based on what is helpful and what needs adjustment.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and fuller interaction. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer written exchanges or who want flexible, ongoing support between scheduled sessions. These formats make therapy more accessible and easier to fit around work, family and other commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems can Ray help with?

Ray works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and depression. He also supports people facing social anxiety, mood disorders and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques and practical exercises. Sessions are collaborative and focus on tools that can be used between meetings.

What is his background and experience?

Ray has 18 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. He has supported people with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns over that time.

What credentials and location are listed for Ray?

He is listed with BACP, which is recorded as his credential, and he practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Ray offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is the cost of therapy handled?

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

How do I begin therapy with Ray?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.