Hayley Mayer, ACA
Compassionate counsellor who helps people reframe their stories
Details
| Name | Hayley Mayer |
|---|---|
| Credentials | ACA |
| Based in | Australia |
| Registered with | ACA |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 11 |
About Hayley
Hayley Mayer is an ACA counsellor with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. Hayley aims to make conversations straightforward and respectful so clients can take practical steps forward.
Hayley adapts her approach to each person. She uses narrative techniques to help people reframe difficult stories about themselves. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build coping skills and clarify values.
Background and approach
Her style is collaborative and calm. Sessions focus on what matters now and on small, achievable changes. Hayley also supports people dealing with emptiness, guilt and shame, and issues around life purpose and midlife shifts.
She has experience helping people with workplace stress, social anxiety, jealousy and the fallout from infidelity. Hayley also offers support for those facing hospice and end-of-life concerns, and for people working through self-harm thoughts in a therapeutic setting. Hayley believes the first step takes courage.
She works with each client to set realistic goals and practical steps. Conversations are tailored to the person’s needs so they can build confidence and find clearer direction.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Hayley works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Hayley among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Hayley among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Hayley among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Hayley among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Hayley among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Hayley among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Hayley among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Hayley directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Hayley directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Acceptance approaches for online counselling
Hayley often uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine and reframe the stories they tell about themselves. This approach looks at life events and the meanings attached to them, helping people create alternative narratives that better reflect their goals and values.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. ACT focuses on identifying personal values and taking small, committed actions that align with those values, which suits issues like anxiety, low motivation and life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hayley collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals and preferences. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for more in-depth conversations, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can fit short check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, study and family commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of issues are supported?
Hayley helps with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also works with issues like guilt and shame, workplace strain, social anxiety and life-purpose questions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She uses narrative approaches alongside acceptance-based and existential ideas to help people rewrite unhelpful stories and commit to meaningful change.
What experience does she bring?
Hayley has 11 years of professional experience in counselling and therapy settings. That experience covers common concerns such as anxiety, relationship issues and midlife transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is credentialed with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and is based in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Hayley offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Hayley?
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