Hi, I’m Dr Brett Hayes, a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Therapist.
I offer online individual psychological therapy and courses for adults who are struggling with their mental health and well-being.
Do you feel constantly tired, stressed, worried, low, on edge or do you have flashbacks?
You might be very hard on yourself, find your mood changes quickly, or that you struggle to do what truly matters to you. If your difficulties are impacting your life, you might wish to start psychological therapy.
I work with people to understand their difficulties, what might be keeping them going, and how we can create change to alleviate suffering.
My Approach
As a clinical psychologist, I am trained to utilise different evidence-based approaches to help reduce people’s suffering. As everyone is different, I work collaboratively with people to develop a unique understanding of their difficulties and think with them about the best approach to create change.
Establishing a strong therapeutic relationship is my first priority, as I believe therapy should be a nurturing and safe space where individuals feel supported in their journey. In my practice, I often incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), tailoring my approach to best meet the unique needs and goals of each person. Together, we embark on a collaborative journey to increase your well-being and reduce suffering.
Testimonials
“Dr. Brett Hayes made me feel comfortable beyond anyone I have ever spoken with. His demeanor is calm, understanding and open in providing a safe environment to share experiences.
I personally have never experienced therapy in any capacity but Dr. Brett made me feel as though I could share anything without the fear of judgment. I sincerely enjoyed my time speaking with him and would recommend him to anyone who is experiencing mental health worries. Thank you for your time, your constant communication and commitment to me and my mental health”
Professional Registrations
I am registered with The Health Care and Professional Council (HCPC) and I am also a member of the EMDR association.
Qualifications
Professional Training
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)
Research Methods in Psychology, MSc
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Other Relevant Training
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), levels 1-3
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Perfectionistic, High-Achieving and Striving Behaviours
Research Publications
Rameswari, T., Hayes, B., & Perera-Delcourt, R. (2021). Measuring therapist cognitions contributing to therapist drift: a qualitative study. The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, 14. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1754470x21000039
Gregory, J., Graham, T., & Hayes, B. (2023). Targeting beliefs and behaviours in misophonia: a case series from a UK specialist psychology service. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1352465823000462
Hayes, B (In preparation). Problematic Smartphone Use, psychological flexibility, and Quality of Life in the general population.
Services & Fees
Individual Therapy
My fee is £120 per 50-minute session for individual (online) therapy.
Courses/Groups
I run a six-week online ACT-based course which costs £500 (see below for more).