About me

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Professionally Accredited Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, Ecotherapist & Coach

Hello,

I’m Kaz Hazelwood, a qualified counsellor and coach, with a deep belief in the power of insight, metaphor and creativity to support change.

I’ve developed a creative, integrative approach that blends established psychological theory with original tools I’ve designed to help clients understand themselves more clearly and compassionately.

I work within a nature-inspired framework I call Biodynamic Therapy, using a model I’ve developed known as The Ecology of Self, inspired by the work of Norwegian philosopher Arne Næss.

My living systems approach helps us remember, that we’re not machines to be fixed, but living beings with patterns, cycles and needs. It views the self as an internal ecosystem – shaped by relationships, environments, culture and protective adaptations. When parts of that system become overburdened or disconnected, we don’t pathologise, we get curious. Together, we explore what needs tending, what’s been buried, and what conditions might allow you to grow, heal and reconnect with who you are.

I walk with clients outside in and around Tring, Hertfordshire and a large part of my work is done online. I am also a parent, music lover, walker, writer and formerly a fitness instructor and nutrition coach. I am the founder of Counselling Toolkit, an online CPD provider for therapists and coaches and I design digital creative resources for therapists and clients.

My Approach

My practice combines therapeutic insight with coaching structure where beneficial, creating a space that's both healing and action-oriented. I help you explore underlying patterns, whilst developing practical strategies for moving forward. I listen without judgement and allow you to tell me about you.

I am predominantly a person-centred integrative therapist, which means the sessions are led by you and I seemlessly incorporate various theories and practical elements into our sessions, including activities and other approaches such as:

  • Internal Family Systems - understanding your internal personality parts

  • Transactional analysis - looking at relationships

  • Schemas, Attachment and Psychodynamic theories - exploring childhood and other life stage influences

  • Gestalt - working with feelings in the here and now

  • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) - looking at alternative patterns of thinking and behaviour.

What is Creative Counselling?

Not all therapy looks the same.

I offer something called creative counselling – which means we might use metaphor, story, images or simple objects to help make sense of what’s happening. I also create bespoke visualisations based on your unique experience. These aren’t meditations or scripts – they’re co-created moments of insight that let you step outside the old narrative and look at things in a new way.

Clients often find this helps them connect thoughts, feelings and behaviours more deeply – and opens up real movement where they were stuck before.

All of this is done safely and with care. There’s no pressure to try anything that doesn’t feel right for you.

Working with Nature – Online and Outside
Even when we’re working online, I often bring in ideas from nature – landscapes, weather patterns, root systems – to help clients reflect on the rhythms and patterns in their own lives.

I also offer outdoor sessions where metaphor and movement can unfold naturally, and where your body has space to lead.

“My mission is to support and encourage you on your path to emotional well-being and personal development, no matter where we start.”

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 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.

More on my Qualifications

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.

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“Therapy is the art of improving the canvas of the mind, blending colours of past experiences with the brushstrokes of healing, to reveal a vibrant future." ~ Kaz Hazelwood