My Background
Hayley Louise Bailey PGDip, MBACP Accred
I am a postgraduate-trained therapist and an accredited member of the BACP. I am an Autistic counsellor, with a high level of compassionate empathy. I also have lived experience of invisible illness and am a strong LGBTQ+ ally.
I did not understand until adulthood that I was neuro-diverse, but understanding that has helped me to accept myself and meet my needs better. At 13 I became ill with M.E/Chronic fatigue and was later in life (28) diagnosed with PoTs and Hypermobility spectrum disorder. Although there are challenges that come with long-term health conditions/disability, I have been able to make a life for myself. I am so pleased to be able to offer counselling support to others who are on their journey with disability/ illness and walk beside you in that journey.
I have lived experience of both neurodiversity and a long-term invisible health condition (PoTs) which greatly affects my quality of life.
I will offer you a safe space to sit and talk through whatever may be weighing heavy on your shoulders. I believe that what helps people, is the experience of being able to process feelings, emotions and memories. I believe that developing a compassionate way of relating to ourselves and our experiences is incredibly important.
Work Experience​
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University specialist Mental health mentor and ASD/ADHD specialist mentor
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Online Private practice -Providing a safe, confidential weekly therapeutic space for clients.
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Large City centre counselling organisation working with adults 18+
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Youth charity organisation
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Child and Adolescent counselling service
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Supporting teenagers on the Autism spectrum
Professional Skills
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Autism spectrum disorder - Non-medical helper training NAS
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Online counselling and psychotherapy certificate
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Addition Psychotherapy training
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Eating disorder training
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Safeguarding training
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Working with parents and caregivers training
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Experience working in an SEN school setting
Qualifications
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Post Graduate Diploma Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling. (Specialism in Child and adolescence)
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Graduate Certificate Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
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BA Hons Humanities
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Certificate in art therapy
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Certificate in working with parents and careers
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Certificate in eating disorders
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Certificate in ASD (Autism spectrum disorder)
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Certificate in supporting students with mental health difficulties
Personal Skills
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Lived experience of chronic invisible illness.
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Lived experience of neurodiversity and other family members who are neuro-diverse.
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Mindfulness practice.
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Single parent
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Actively part of the PoTs community