About Hayley
Hayley Mayer is an ACA counsellor with 11 years of clinical experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety and relationship concerns. She focuses on boosting self-esteem, motivation and confidence while supporting people through life changes. Hayley aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people feel heard and understood.
Hayley uses an approach that adapts to each person's needs rather than applying one fixed method. Conversations are shaped around what matters to the individual, and practical strategies are offered alongside reflective work.
How Hayley works
She draws on techniques that help people notice what gets in the way of meaningful action and build small steps toward change. Common issues she supports include feelings of emptiness, guilt, shame and difficulty with life purpose. She also addresses workplace stress, social anxiety, young adult issues and relationship problems such as jealousy or infidelity.
End-of-life and hospice concerns, and navigating midlife transitions, are also within her focus areas. Sessions combine listening with active tools for coping and motivation. Hayley uses approaches that encourage people to clarify values, strengthen attachments and tell their stories in new ways.
This practical orientation is aimed at helping people feel more capable in everyday life. Hayley tailors the plan to each person’s pace and goals. She emphasises collaboration and clear next steps so progress can be tracked.
If someone is ready to explore change, she offers steady support and practical options to move forward.
Hayley lists 8 ways of working on the entry:
What Hayley works with
The areas below are the ones Hayley selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | ACA |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Australia |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people focus on what matters most and take small, values-driven steps even when emotions are difficult. It is useful for anxiety, low motivation and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape feelings and behaviours; it can help with relationship worries, trust or loneliness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they will try ways of working and adjust the plan over time so sessions remain practical and relevant.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging suits brief check-ins or ongoing support. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, study and family commitments, and they let people choose the format that feels most comfortable.
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