Counsellor profile
Ray Hazen, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Stress and addictions
Continue with RayWhere Ray stands
- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 393009
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Codependency issues
About Ray
Ray Hazen is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 18 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and depression. Ray describes clients as the experts in their own lives and aims to help them build on their strengths.
Ray uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people name what is happening and decide what to try next. Sessions focus on recognising patterns that keep someone stuck - such as people-pleasing, difficulty saying no, or getting pulled into another person's crises - and on small, manageable steps to change those patterns.
He also brings experience supporting those affected by domestic violence, problematic substance use, process addictions, post-traumatic stress and mood difficulties. Ray works in an unvarnished way that looks at how past experiences shape present choices and reactions. He helps people notice emotional and behavioural habits and practises new responses in session.
When someone is dealing with chronic pain, disability, or life after a traumatic event, Ray pays attention to practical coping strategies alongside the emotional work. He also supports people concerned about personality issues such as dependent or antisocial traits, or the impact of narcissistic behaviour in relationships.
People who are considering therapy are invited to start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Ray uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time and the cost varies with location.
How sessions work
How Ray works with evidence-based approaches online
Ray describes his work as practical and evidence-informed. He commonly draws on approaches that help people spot unhelpful thinking and change patterns of behaviour. Cognitive-style work looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings and actions and is useful for anxiety, depression and managing stress.He also uses behavioural strategies that break down difficult problems into small, achievable steps. These techniques help with addictions, process-driven habits and codependent reactions by rehearsing different responses and building new routines.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Ray will discuss options, listen to what matters to the client, and agree what to try first. That might mean mixing techniques or changing course as progress and priorities become clearer.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals offering online work can help arrange timings that suit work, care responsibilities or treatment plans.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ray work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger and depression. Additional areas include codependency, personality concerns, chronic pain and process addictions.
What is his approach in sessions?
Ray uses practical, evidence-based conversational work focused on noticing patterns and trying manageable changes. He treats clients as the experts on their own stories.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of professional experience working with the issues listed in his profile.
What credential does Ray hold and where is he based?
He is BACP registered and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.