Lizzie Hayes , NCPS

Lizzie Hayes is an accredited therapist in the United Kingdom with 15 years of professional experience. She holds the NCPS credential, a recognized professional accreditation, and has worked extensively with people managing stress, anxiety, depression, and the long-term effects of trauma and abuse. Her practice also addresses grief and loss, anger, and relationship concerns, alongside related issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, guilt and shame, and social anxiety.

Lizzie emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored honestly. She supports clients through difficult transitions and painful memories, helping them develop clearer communication, healthier coping strategies, and a stronger sense of self-worth. For those facing panic, post-traumatic stress, midlife uncertainty, or struggles with purpose and connection, she offers steady, practical guidance.

Recognizing that beginning therapy requires courage, Lizzie approaches each person with empathy and steadiness. She collaborates with clients to set goals and tailor a path forward, supporting them as they work toward more satisfying, resilient lives.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Lizzie Hayes uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. One approach emphasizes learning practical skills to recognize and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and to build healthier coping habits - this is helpful for anxiety, panic, and depression. Another strand of her work is trauma-informed support that helps people process distressing experiences and reduce their ongoing impact, which can be especially useful for post-traumatic stress and abuse recovery. A complementary focus is emotion regulation and communication work that supports people dealing with anger, grief, relationship difficulties, and feelings of shame.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lizzie collaborates with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what fits their needs, preferences, and pace. This collaborative process helps shape a personalized path forward.

Online therapy with Lizzie can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access sessions from home or while traveling, and choose the format that best supports progress with a licensed professional.