About
Professionally Accredited Counsellor, Psychotherapist, ADHD Coach & Executive Coach
Hello,
I’m Kaz Hazelwood, a qualified therapist and coach, with a deep belief in the power of insight, metaphor and creativity to support change.
Being a therapist is my sole and soul career, and it’s important to me to dedicate time, thought and care to our work together, both during sessions and in between. Every client brings something unique, and I place great value on building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship where you can explore what matters to you and find your own way forward.
I work in an integrative way, drawing on approaches that help you understand patterns, emotions and the different parts of yourself that can sometimes feel in conflict. My work looks at the whole person, including thoughts, feelings, relationships, body and environment, rather than treating one difficulty in isolation.
Whether you come for therapy or coaching, the aim is to help you understand yourself more clearly, feel more connected to your own strengths and make changes that feel realistic, meaningful and sustainable.
I’m a parent, music lover, walker and writer, with a strong appreciation for art and creativity. I believe our wellbeing can be supported through connection, communication and movement, and these ideas naturally influence the way I think about therapy and personal change.
Before training as a therapist, I worked across a wide range of roles, including fitness, nutrition coaching, graphic design and project management, with experience across HR, marketing, sales and technology. That varied background has given me an understanding of different working environments, pressures, personalities and stages of life, all of which I bring to my work with clients.
I look forward to meeting you and working together.
Warm regards,
My mission is to support and encourage you on your path to emotional wellbeing and personal development, no matter where we start.
What inspires my practice?
Counselling and psychotherapy form the foundation of my work, with coaching woven in where it’s helpful to clarify goals, build confidence or take practical steps forward.
My approach is predominantly person-centred and integrative. This means the sessions are led by you, whilst I draw on a range of therapeutic ideas and practical approaches to support what you need. Sometimes that may involve simply having the space to talk and feel heard. At other times, we might explore patterns, relationships, emotions, beliefs, body awareness or practical ways forward.
I listen without judgement and aim to offer a calm, balanced perspective, helping you make sense of your experiences without telling you what you should think or do.
Some of the approaches that may inform our work include:
Internal Family Systems (IFS) - helping you understand the different parts of yourself and why they may respond in different ways
Motivational Interviewing - supporting you to explore ambivalence, build motivation and move away from unhelpful patterns
Transactional Analysis - helping you understand relationship patterns, communication and the roles we can fall into
Schema, attachment and psychodynamic approaches - exploring how earlier experiences and relationships may still influence you today
Gestalt - working with emotions, awareness and what is happening in the present moment
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) - exploring links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and considering alternative ways of responding
Creative therapy - using metaphor, imagery, visualisation and other creative approaches where these feel helpful
Ecotherapy - counselling and psychotherapy outdoors in and around Tring, Hertfordshire
Flow state - exploring the conditions that help you feel engaged, focused and intrinsically motivated
PATHS Coaching Model - my own coaching framework for exploring purpose, awareness, transition, habits and self-empowerment
GROW Model - a straightforward framework for goal-focused coaching conversations
The important thing is that you don’t need to know which approach you need before you come. We’ll work that out together, and I’ll adapt the way I work to suit you.
My Qualifications
I am qualified through the Counselling and Pyschotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) and registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). My executive coaching qualifications are accredited by the ICF, AC and EMCC Global and my ADHD coaching qualfication is accredited by the NCCAP, CMA, IPHM and ICAHP. I am also an accredited coach with the National Counselling and and Psychotherapy Society.
I am fully insured, have been DBS checked and undertake regular continuing professional development courses to inform my work and keep my clients safe in the knowledge, that I have your best interests at heart. I am also registered with the ICO, ensuring I keep your records safe and confidential.
Whatever you are experiencing, and however we meet, I look forward to walking alongside you on your way to feeling content.
If you’re curious about working together, you’re very welcome to get in touch.