Dr Brett Hayes
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & EMDR THERAPIST
I help clients overcome stress, anxiety and trauma to build lives of purpose and thriving. I offer tailored, action-oriented therapy through flexible sessions (online & in-person), complete with personalised resources. This means you can process challenges quickly, fit therapy into your busy life, and gain practical tools to thrive, not just survive.
If you are interested in a free 30 minute consultation to learn more about therapy, click on the link below.
Who I work with
Most of the men I work with have already tried lots of practical advice. The productivity systems, the early mornings, the self-help books. They have often worked really hard, and are not short of knowledge or effort.
But at some point they have noticed that it isn't quite enough. The problem keeps coming back. The anxiety doesn't shift and thinking harder about it doesn't seem to be working as hoped.
Therapy isn't usually their first instinct. But they get to a point where they recognise that it might be time to try something different.
Ready to take the first step?
Most people who get in touch aren't sure if therapy is the right move. That's exactly what the initial consultation is for.
It's a free 30-minute conversation. No commitment, no pressure. Just a chance to talk about what's going on and whether working together might help.
If you'd like to find out more, feel free to book a time below.
Book a free consultationWhat clients say
"This has been the most productive work I've ever done for myself..."
"For me it's been the practical tools that have really made the difference and given me the ability to work through the challenges I've had. It's been a very practical approach to understanding how my reactions and the way I feel are linked to how my brain works. It's helped me realise that this is a normal way for my brain to process things and it's genuinely improved my quality of life and overall wellbeing. Overall this has been the most productive work I've ever done for myself. I've felt supported throughout and always listened to, and I've been given tools that genuinely helped me understand how to move forward. It always felt like a safe space."
"It has been really helpful for me to regain control and the ability to be present..."
"Being able to unhook myself from overthinking and negative thoughts. Being able to label them as narratives and then ground myself was really helpful. Also, I feel like we were initially headed down one path and Dr Hayes adjusted things depending on how sessions went. It has been really helpful for me to regain control and the ability to be present. I am extremely grateful for this."
"Dr Brett Hayes made me feel comfortable beyond anyone I have ever spoken with..."
"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."
Find the right fit for where you are right now
One to one
Individual Therapy
For professional men who are struggling to switch off, managing anxiety, or finding that work is affecting everything else. We work on the patterns that keep you stuck rather than just the symptoms.
Book a free consultation →Short & focused
Focused ACT
Not everyone needs long-term therapy. If you know roughly what is getting in the way and want to get moving again, Focused ACT works in as little as one to four sessions. Practical, direct and built around what matters to you right now.
Book a free consultation →Focused & condensed
Intensive EMDR
A condensed format that fits around a demanding schedule. Rather than weekly sessions over months, intensive EMDR delivers the same clinical rigour in a concentrated block so you can make significant progress without the long-term commitment.
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