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Ray Hazen, BACP

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

About Ray

Ray Hazen is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 18 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction-related difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He frames clients as experts in their own stories and looks for strengths they can use to move forward.

Ray keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens to what matters most and helps people set small, manageable goals. He balances short-term coping strategies with attention to deeper patterns that keep problems repeating.

Background and approach

In sessions he prioritises safety and clear pacing. Conversations move at a sensible speed so people do not feel overwhelmed. He encourages simple, repeatable skills that can be used between meetings to manage difficult moments.

Ray has worked across a wide range of issues beyond core mental health concerns. His experience includes supporting people affected by chronic pain, addiction types including process addictions, personality-related difficulties, first responder and veteran issues, and responses to natural or human-caused disasters. This breadth of experience informs practical ways to handle stress and emotional triggers.

Beginning therapy with Ray involves a brief matching process and arranging the session format that suits the person best. He aims for collaborative work, where the client’s goals guide the pace and focus of the work.

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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.

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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-informed approaches for online trauma work

Ray uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce distress and build coping skills. One approach focuses on teaching practical coping tools such as grounding, breathing and behavioural strategies to manage anxiety and anger. These techniques help people gain control of distressing reactions and build steadier routines.

Another element of his work addresses trauma responses and addiction-related behaviours by helping clients notice patterns and try alternatives. This involves pacing difficult material, working on triggers, and rehearsing different responses so people can feel less stuck by their past experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ray works collaboratively to match techniques to each person’s goals, needs and preferences. He listens to how methods feel in practice and adjusts the plan as work progresses, aiming for an approach that feels realistic and useful.

Online sessions offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can suit those who need a quick check-in or have limited bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging work well for short updates, coping reminders, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep working on goals between meetings.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Ray help with?

He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also supports issues such as chronic pain, personality difficulties, first responder and veteran concerns, and process addictions.

What is his therapeutic style?

His approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on listening, setting small goals, and teaching repeatable coping skills. He aims to balance immediate relief with exploring patterns that maintain problems.

How many years of experience does he have?

He has 18 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom. This includes work with a wide range of mental health and addiction-related issues.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

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

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time and works with people located in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and bookings handled?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.