Hayley Lake

Hi there! My name is Hayley and I am a therapist who specialises in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. As well as this I am a qualified Counselling Supervisor working with adult supervisees who work therapeutically with CYP, adults, and couples.

I am passionate about giving a voice to my clients and am dedicated to ensuring that they feel valued and respected throughout their time in therapy and are given the opportunities to share their experiences freely and feel heard and listened to.

As an Integrative therapist I work Humanistically and centre my practice around:

Person-Centred therapy
Solution-Focused therapy
Creative and Play therapy when her clients seek a more activity-based approach.
Psychodynamic therapy
Gestalt therapy
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy techniques/principles
Family therapy

Nevertheless, although the approach we use in therapy is important, the therapeutic relationship between you and myself is at the centre. I provide all of my clients with a safe and supportive therapeutic space to talk about their experiences, thoughts, and feelings freely and without judgement. Sessions are catered to my clients’ age and stage of development, individual needs, and goals for therapy.

I have been providing one-to-one therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and families for over 8 years.

I have wealth of theoretical knowledge and practical experience working in a supportive role with neurodivergent individuals. I myself am neurodivergent and have first-hand experience of the challenges this can bring and recognise how easy it is to focus on the deficits. Therefore, when working with neurodivergent clients I supports them to validate their emotions and process the experiences they found difficult; yet an integral part of my neurodivergent-affirming practice is to help clients recognise their many strengths and talents so to develop their sense of belonging, self-worth and confidence.

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and therefore follow the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions, including respecting confidentiality.

Qualifications:

First-Class BA (Hons) Degree in Childhood and Family Studies and Education Studies from The University of Wolverhampton (2017)

Grade Distinction Masters (MSc) in Counselling with Children and Young People from The University of Northampton (2020)

Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision from Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) (2024)

Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory from Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) (upcoming CPD September 2026 -June 2027)