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Hazel Vernon, BACP

Hazel Vernon meets people where they are and helps them take the first small steps towards change.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
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About Hazel

Hazel Vernon meets people where they are and helps them take the first small steps towards change. She has 20 years of practice in the United Kingdom and works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Hazel also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, workplace pressure and trauma and abuse.

Her style is straightforward and calm. She aims to build a space where clients can speak honestly without feeling judged.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on what is happening now and on practical ways to manage difficult feelings and improve daily life. Hazel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build coping skills and regain a sense of control. She tailors sessions to each person, using short exercises, reflective discussion and goal-focused work when useful.

The emphasis is on practical steps that fit into everyday routines. Over two decades she has supported people through complex issues such as chronic illness, compassion fatigue, family of origin problems and blended family challenges. She also works with concerns related to ADHD, first responder stress and cancer-related adjustment.

Sessions are offered in English and are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Hazel encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed to consider a first conversation to see if her approach feels like a good fit.

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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.

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 Hazel lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Hazel commonly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on managing symptoms and building skills. One approach focuses on teaching coping strategies and behavioural tools that reduce anxiety and improve sleep and daily routines. Another approach centres on processing loss and grief through guided conversation and practical tasks that help people find ways to carry on with daily life and relationships.

Finding the right method is a collaborative process. Hazel will work with each person to identify what feels most helpful given their goals, life situation and preferences. She adapts exercises and discussion to suit how someone likes to work, whether that is more structured tasks or open reflective dialogue.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels important, phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth or hands-free time is needed, and live chat or text-based messaging can fit brief check-ins around a busy day. These options make it simpler to keep therapy going alongside work, parenting and treatment for long-term health conditions.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Hazel work with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and also supports those dealing with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures and work-related stress.

What is her therapeutic approach like?

Hazel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical exercises. Sessions focus on building coping skills, setting achievable goals and improving day-to-day functioning.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges across the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

Hazel is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

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

How does the cost and payment work?

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

How do I begin working with Hazel?

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