Helen Farquhar - HeLo Counselling and Wellbeing

About me

Discover your potential

As a Person Centred Counsellor I am committed to providing you with a safe open and non-judgmental environment where you have space to talk about your concerns, feel listened to and know you have been heard. I will allow you to explore your problems with me in a therapeutic relationship based on trust, empathy and acceptance.

My approach is centred on the development of a trusting relationship and seeing the potential for healing. I am here to listen and meet you in your experiences. To support you to find your own sense of power to create positive changes in your own life.

My experience

As well as working with private clients, I work as a Counselling Psychotherapist for an Integrated Mental Health Team. In this setting I focus on working with clients experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, suicidal ideation, bereavement and loss. I have a number of years’ experience working with adult survivors of abuse dealing with trauma and PTSD. I have also worked within a university therapy practice working with students facing a range of issues linked to university life. I works with clients over both short-term and long-term periods depending on your therapy needs.

Mindfulness Training

Mindfulness in Schools Project (MiSP)

I am a fully qualified teacher of Mindfulness in Schools - .be (dot-be) "stop and be". Here I deliver a 10 week mindfulness programme specifically designed for 11-18 years olds for use in schools, further educational establishments and youth related organisations. I hold an enhanced disclosure PVG's.

Mindfulness is about paying attention to what you are feeling in the here and now, focusing on what is happening inside your body and around you. With mindfulness training, people can develop ways of regulating their thoughts and emotions by practicing mindful breathing and grounding techniques.

Focusing on the present can offer participants tools for building their resilience and ways of managing their thoughts and emotions. This could help reduce issues such as anger, anxiety, stress, depression and it may also help with sleep issues and self-esteem.

Additional information.

Alongside my counselling I teach Adult Education. This involves working with adults aged 16 to 60+ who require support to gain skills/qualifications in Literacy, Numeracy and Information Technology.

Prior to my counselling career I worked for over 20 years as an Advice and Guidance Manager and I have a wealth of experience in supporting clients to develop their skills and potential.