Hazel Edwards, BACP

Hazel Edwards is a United Kingdom based therapist with six years of professional experience, holding the BACP credential which denotes membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, as well as difficulties with motivation, low self-esteem or self-confidence, and relationship concerns. Hazel draws on her clinical training to support clients facing a wide range of life challenges, from everyday pressures to more complex emotional histories.

Hazel believes that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths are central to recovery and growth. She encourages clients to take courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life, offering steady support and practical guidance along the way. Her approach emphasizes empowerment and collaboration, helping people build skills, insight, and resilience to manage current struggles and pursue meaningful change.

Clients who choose Hazel can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship focused on understanding individual needs and goals. Her practice serves adults seeking help with mood concerns, trauma-related issues, relationship and family difficulties, and a variety of other emotional and behavioural challenges.

Approaches and online options for meaningful change

Hazel Edwards integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy to tailor support to each person. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathic space where clients explore their feelings and goals at their own pace - this approach can be helpful for issues such as low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns from past experiences and how they influence current thoughts and relationships, offering deeper insight into recurring emotional difficulties like grief, attachment problems, and long-standing mood concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Hazel works collaboratively with clients to identify what fits best. Together they consider the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as therapy progresses to ensure the work remains relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone allow face-to-face conversation from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide accessible options for people with busy schedules or those who prefer written communication. These remote formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and engage in regular therapy despite distance or time constraints, all while working with licensed professionals to pursue personal growth and support.