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Hazel Vernon, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 20 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGrief Self esteem Depression

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Hazel Vernon works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety and those facing grief, loss or major life changes. She helps people who struggle with self-esteem, motivation and relationship strains. Hazel aims to make the first steps towards change feel manageable and safe for each individual.

Hazel offers a calm, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. She places value on listening first, then helping people find small, practical steps that fit their life.

Background and approach

Sessions are aimed at making day-to-day coping more reliable and at rebuilding confidence over time. Over two decades Hazel has supported people through problems such as depression, intimacy-related concerns, sleep difficulties and anger. Her work also covers issues connected to family life, parenting strains and blended family tensions.

She has experience with long-term health challenges, chronic pain and the practical stresses that come with illness. Hazel also helps people experiencing trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and career-related stress. She works with those navigating identity and LGBT matters, and with people concerned about control issues, codependency or communication breakdowns.

Attachment and family of origin matters are also within her focus. Hazel is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.

Her approach is practical and person-centred, with an emphasis on collaboration and steady progress.

How Hazel’s approaches translate to online therapy

Hazel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common strand is a problem-focused approach that breaks bigger issues into small steps; this helps with anxiety, sleep problems and day-to-day coping by making tasks feel manageable. Another key element is a strengths-based, person-centred way of working that emphasises listening and building on what already works for someone; this supports confidence, motivation and relationship communication.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Hazel discusses goals, preferences and how someone responds to different methods, then adapts the plan as therapy progresses. The process is collaborative and paced to fit each person's needs rather than following a fixed formula.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and mirror a face-to-face meeting, while phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter audio check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, step-by-step exercises and people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and health demands and to maintain continuity when life feels busy.

What kinds of problems does Hazel help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief, plus relationship and family-related concerns. Her practice also covers issues like trauma, sleep problems, career stress and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Hazel offers a calm, listening-based approach that focuses on practical steps. She works collaboratively to set goals and find everyday changes that feel doable.

How long has she been practising?

She has 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What qualifications and where is she based?

Hazel is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I see Hazel if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She works online via video calls and phone sessions, and also offers live chat and text-based messaging for shorter check-ins and flexible communication.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Hazel?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief

Also listed

Experience: 20 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Hazel Vernon, BACP

Background and approach

How Hazel’s approaches translate to online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety