Nationwide Online Therapy, EMDR, Executive Coaching, and Supervision
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Affirming Online Therapy, EMDR & Coaching for Adults in the UK
At Distinct-Minds, I provide compassionate and evidence-informed online therapy and coaching services.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or held back by long-standing patterns, let's work together to
- Identify what’s keeping you stuck
- Process your trauma safely and effectively
- Build sustainable self-care strategies
- Strengthen your emotional resilience and psychological flexibility
- Develop personal mastery
- Create flexible and practical strategies that fit you.
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and culturally aware. I respect that everyone has differing needs, communication styles, and processing speeds. Whether you are looking for structured approach, flexibility, direct communication, or time to reflect, I will tailor my support to your needs and wants.
I provide the following online services
- One-to-One Therapy for Adults
- EMDR Therapy for Trauma and PTSD
- Couples Therapy
- Executive and Leadership Coaching
- Clinical Supervision
If you're looking for psychological support that is attuned to you, why not contact me today.
Tailored support for
- Adults, experiencing trauma, anxiety, low-mood, burnout, loss and adjustment to significant life events
- Couples, navigating relational dynamics and neurological differences
- Leaders, founders, and professionals, who are ready to move beyond their blocks, nurture self-care, and lead with courage and clarity
- Therapists, Psychologists & Mental Health Practitioners, seeking reflective, collaborative and affirming supervision
Services are
- Neuro-affirming – Cognitive and sensory preferences are respected, valued and honored
- Trauma-informed - Psychological safety, informed consent, and nervous system regulation, sit at the core of my practice
- Culturally aware – I recognise how difference, minoritization, marginalization and oppression impact identity, well-being, functioning, and opportunity
- Collaborative - It's your needs, wants, and goals, that guide the process
Support that fits your needs
One to One Therapy and EMDR
Let's create change
Couples Therapy
Clarify your needs, understand your behaviours, and pivot toward shared goals rather than problems
Supervision
Flexible, respectful, and ethical supervision, that empowers growth
Executive Coaching
Move beyond blocks, embrace your strengths, and lean into transformation
Frequently Asked Questions
Your personal information will be kept confidential and will not be shared without your consent. The only exceptions to this are where disclosure is required by UK law, or where there is a serious and immediate risk of harm to you or others.
The first session is an opportunity to begin focusing on what matters most to you, and to discover what you would most like to achieve from your support. We can explore your concerns, discuss your best hopes, and work together to design an approach that will support you to make and maintain change.
I usually recommend weekly sessions to begin with, as this helps build momentum and establish a strong foundation. We will then review and agree on a schedule that best suits your needs during our work together.
For example, some therapy clients prefer weekly or fortnightly sessions over a period of six to twelve weeks, while others choose longer-term, open-ended support. For supervision and coaching, many supervisees and coachees find monthly sessions to be most effective.
The number of sessions you may need is guided by your individual goals, needs, and preferences. We will regularly review your progress together and reflect on what feels most helpful for you. This allows you to make informed, confident decisions about the length and direction of your support as we go along.
At Distinct-Minds, all of our support is delivered online, allowing you to access sessions from the comfort and privacy of your own space. This approach makes it easier to fit support around your daily life, while still receiving the full benefit of personalised care.
My approach is pluralistic, which means I draw on a range of therapeutic and coaching methods, recognising that different approaches may be helpful at different times. I believe the most effective support is shaped through open dialogue, where we explore your preferences and tailor the work to your individual needs and goals.
My practice is relational and collaborative, with sessions co-designed alongside you. It is also informed by contemporary, evidence-based research to ensure the support you receive is both responsive and grounded in current understanding.
Core Qualifications
Stage 2 Qualification in Counselling Psychology - British Psychological Society
MA Counselling - University of East Anglia
PG Cert Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - University of East Anglia
BSc Hons Psychology - The Open University
Dip He Counselling and Therapeutic Care - Great Yarmouth College
Diploma Online Supervision and Certificate In-person Supervision
ILM Level 7 Executive Coaching - The Training Spa
ILM Level 5 Leadership and Management - The Training Spa
EMDR Part 1 - The EMDR Academy (currently completing parts 2 -4)
Additional certifications
ADHD and Autism
Cultural Awareness
Trauma Therapy
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Single Session Therapy (Parts 1 + 2)
Thinking at the Edge (Focusing Experiential Therapy)
Memberships
HCPC - Registered Practitioner Psychologist
BPS Chartered Psychologist
BACP Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist, with a specialisation in Supervision
EMCC Member
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Testimonials
Chris Haylock is a consummate professional who offers a high standard of clinical services.
Windy Dryden - Emeritus Professor of Psychotherapeutic Studies at Goldsmiths University of London
Chris is a genuine, warm and deeply knowledgeable therapist. He brings a calm, grounding presence and supports clients by drawing from a wide range of therapeutic approaches. With many years’ experience and excellent skills, his intuition and ability to truly understand others make him an exceptional practitioner.
Isabel, MA Counsellor.
“Chris has a lovely way about him, giving us space to speak and allowing us both to be heard. His ability to reflect back what we have said (and where needed to cut through straight to the heart of the matter), helped us learn and understand ourselves and our dynamics in new ways. We gladly recommend Chris.”
Distinct-Minds Couples client
About Us
At Distinct-Minds, I provide online UK wide support for adults, couples, and professionals, who want to transform their lives.