Dr Remy Hayes
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Chelmsford, Essex
Private one-to-one psychological therapy in Chelmsford and online
If you’re considering therapy, you may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn next. Reaching out can feel like a big step — but it’s also a meaningful one. I offer thoughtful, confidential, one-to-one psychological therapy in Chelmsford, Essex. My approach integrates a range of well-established therapies, including psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and other evidence-based approaches. Therapy with me is collaborative, carefully tailored, and grounded in both scientific research and a deep understanding of each person’s individual experience.
About My Practice
There are sections of this website where you can find more detailed information about:
- My clinical background and NHS experience
- My research interests
- Client testimonials
- Fees and practical information
- Current publications
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to get in touch using the contact section below. I am always happy to discuss whether therapy with me might be the right fit for you.
Dr Remy Hayes
My Approach
I have worked for many years within specialist NHS services. This experience has shaped the way I now work in private practice: integrative, evidence-based, and individually tailored. No two people are the same. Rather than applying a “one-size-fits-all” model, I draw from different psychological approaches and adapt therapy to your specific needs, goals, and personality. This means we work together to understand not only symptoms, but the deeper patterns and experiences that may be shaping your current difficulties.
I integrate evidence-based psychological approaches based on a contemporary understanding of the mind. The therapies I integrate include:
- Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Where helpful, I also incorporate neuropsychological perspectives to ensure treatment reflects a contemporary understanding of how the mind and brain interact.
Specialist Areas
People come to see me for many different reasons. Some of the areas I commonly work with include:
- Social anxiety
- Generalised anxiety
- Agoraphobia (fear of leaving the home)
- Phobias
- Low mood and depression
- Emotional responses to trauma
- Shame and guilt
- Low confidence and low self-esteem
- Addictions
- Body image difficulties
- Difficulties managing emotions or mood
- Relationship challenges
- Identity difficulties
- Adjusting to neurodiversity
This list is not exhaustive. I have experience working across a broad range of mental health presentations.
If you are unsure whether your concerns “fit” any category, please feel free to reach out. If I believe another clinician would better meet your needs, I will always offer guidance and referral within my professional network.
Getting Started
Beginning therapy can feel daunting, especially if this is your first time. Our initial sessions provide space to explore what has brought you to therapy and what you would like to change.
There is no pressure to share everything immediately — we work at a pace that feels manageable and respectful.
If you would like to enquire about availability or arrange an initial consultation, please use the contact section below.
Taking the first step toward understanding yourself more deeply can be the beginning of meaningful and lasting change.
Dr Remy Hayes
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Chelmsford, Essex
Get in Touch
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, especially if you’ve been carrying things on your own for a while. If you’re considering therapy, you’re very welcome to get in touch.
I offer a confidential, non-judgemental space where we can begin to explore what’s been troubling you and think together about how therapy might help. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, low, or simply in need of space to reflect,
you don’t have to navigate it alone.
You can contact me using the form below, by email, or by phone. I aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours (Monday–Friday).