Helen - Counsellor
Profile: Helen
- Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling with additional specialist training.
- Presentational specialisms: Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Addiction, Weight Loss, Relationships, PMDD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PMDD, ADHD and Autism (ASD).
- Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Specialises in working with Adults, Young Adults and Young People (18+).
- Face to Face, Skype, Telephone, Online Counselling, Therapy and Coaching.
Young People
Helen is a qualified, highly competent, and sought-after counsellor with significant experience working with young people. Her professional background includes extensive work in various settings, including schools and private practice, where she has developed a strong understanding of the unique emotional and developmental challenges faced by younger individuals.
Helen is NSPCC-trained in Child Protection and holds an up-to-date DBS certificate, ensuring she meets the highest standards in safeguarding young people. She is also a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and remains dedicated to continuous professional development through regular workshops and specialised training.
Helen’s expertise with young people covers a range of complex issues, including:
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Self-harm and suicidal ideation: Helen is a certified Suicide Counsellor and Trainer, equipped to support young people struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm. Her compassionate and non-judgemental approach ensures a safe space for them to open up.
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Mental health conditions: Helen has worked with a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, OCD, and borderline personality disorder.
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Neurodivergence: Helen is highly experienced in working with neurodivergent young people, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia. She tailors her therapeutic approach to meet their individual needs, helping them manage challenges, build self-esteem, and thrive emotionally and socially.
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Bullying, stress, and relationship issues: Helen helps young clients manage the emotional toll of bullying, peer pressure, and stress from school, home, or friendships. She works with them to build resilience, self-esteem, and healthy coping strategies.
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Domestic violence and abuse: Helen is trained to support young individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual, physical, or emotional abuse. She provides a safe, understanding environment where young people can process their experiences and begin their healing journey.
Helen’s person-centred approach allows young clients to feel heard and empowered, guiding them toward realising their full potential at a pace they feel comfortable with.
Adults
Helen brings extensive experience to her work with adults, supporting clients with a wide range of emotional, psychological, and relational challenges. Her compassionate approach has earned her a strong reputation across private practice and other professional settings.
Mental Health
Helen has significant experience working with adults affected by a variety of mental health challenges, including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Her approach is compassionate and person-centred, focusing on providing clients with practical tools to manage and overcome these challenges in their daily lives.
Neurodivergence
Helen is highly skilled in supporting neurodivergent adults. She has worked extensively with individuals who experience:
- Autism
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Dyslexia
- Dyspraxia
- Dyscalculia
Her understanding of the unique experiences of neurodivergent individuals enables her to provide tailored counselling that meets their specific emotional and practical needs. Helen helps clients navigate personal, professional, and social challenges, working collaboratively to develop personalised strategies that support emotional well-being and growth.
Eating Disorders and Addictions
Helen offers tailored support for individuals dealing with eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia, as well as those struggling with food or alcohol addiction. Her approach focuses on helping clients develop healthier relationships with food and substance use, supporting them in achieving their goals and improving their overall well-being.
Stress, Anger Management, and Domestic Violence
Helen has specialist training in stress and anger management and offers practical strategies for managing these emotions. She is also experienced in supporting individuals affected by domestic violence, providing a safe space for them to explore their experiences and regain control of their lives.
Relationship Counselling
Helen is highly experienced in relationship counselling, supporting individuals and couples through a variety of challenges. Her expertise includes:
- One-to-one relationship counselling
- Pre-marital counselling
- Divorce counselling
- Support for those experiencing trauma bonds or domestic abuse
Whether helping clients improve communication, rebuild trust, or navigate the complexities of separation, Helen provides practical tools and a compassionate environment for positive change in relationships.
Domestic Violence and Abuse
Helen is trained to support people who have been affected by domestic violence as well as sexual, physical, or emotional abuse. As an experienced counsellor who has worked both in organisation settings focusing on these areas, as well as having her own private practice experience, Helen has extensive experience of providing a safe, understanding environment for people to process their experiences and begin their journey of recovery.
PMDD and Women’s Health
Helen has a particular focus on Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), offering tailored support for those struggling with the emotional and physical impacts of this condition. Her approach helps clients develop coping strategies to manage symptoms and improve their emotional well-being.
Helen’s person-centred approach ensures that sessions progress at a pace that feels comfortable for each individual, allowing clients to feel heard, understood, and empowered to make lasting changes. She believes that by creating a trusting therapeutic relationship, clients are able to gain confidence and clarity in working towards their personal goals.
Helen offers flexible sessions, including face-to-face, Skype, telephone, and online counselling, ensuring her services are accessible to clients with various needs and preferences.
More Info
Location: Little Chalfont, Hertfordshire
- Amersham – (10 minutes)
- Beaconsfield – (15 minutes)
- Chesham – (15 minutes)
- High Wycombe – (20 minutes)
- Rickmansworth – (20 minutes)
- Aylesbury – (25 minutes)
- Watford – (25 minutes)
- Hemel Hempstead – (30 minutes)
- St Albans – (30 minutes)
- Maidenhead – (30 minutes)
Types of Sessions
- In-Person
- On-Line
- Zoom & Skype
- Phone
Types of Client
- Children
- Young People
- Adults
- Older People
- Organisations
- Employee Assistance Programmes
Languages
- English
Availability
- Daytime
- Evening
- Weekend
Professional Membership
- British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)
Therapeutic Approach & Training
- Diploma – Person Centred Counselling (L4)
Additional CPD
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
- Suicide Counsellor & Trainer
- Trained in the Freedom Programme
Areas of Counselling I offer.
- Autism
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behaviour Problems
- Bullying
- Career Counselling
- Carer Support
- Constraints at work
- Depression
- Discrimination
- Divorce Counselling
- Domestic Violence
- Dyscalculia
- Dyspraxia
- Emotional Abuse
- Feeling Sad
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder
- Health Anxiety
- Loneliness
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Panic attacks
- Phobias (Specific)
- Social Phobia
- PMDD
- Physical abuse
- Pre Marital Counselling
- Procrastination
- Redundancy
- Relationship problems
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Separation and divorce
- Sexual abuse
- Stress
- Trauma
- Weight problems (not Eating Disorders)
- Work-related stress
- Listing ID: 763
- Type of Support: Counselling
- Types of Counselling: Young People (12 - 18), Adults (18+)
- Type of Session: In Person, Online (Via Zoom & Skype), Phone
- Availability: Daytime, Evening, Weekend