About me
About Me
Hello and welcome to my profile page.
My name is Helen and I have a BA (Hons) Degree in Humanistic Counselling and a DipSup (Diploma in Supervision). I currently work for Worthing Counselling Centre and I have worked as an volunteer counsellor for 12 years and assessor for 9 years for charities in West Sussex. Before that I worked for an organisation, funded by the NHS, that supported friends and families of people with substance misuse. I also have my private practice.
It has been my privilege to work with clients of different ages, cultures and backgrounds who have experienced varying issues, I do not believe counselling should be a one size fits all experience, so I tailor your therapy to suit you and believe it is you, the client, who has the key to unlocking the issues that are causing you distress.
About Counselling
As a Humanistic Counsellor, I will work with you in a confidential and non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts and processes and to help you navigate your journey and any changes you would like to make in your life.
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and I work within their Ethical Framework which can be found online under www.bacp.co.uk.
Please feel free to call or email for an appointment. If you ring and my voicemail kicks in, please do leave a message with your name and contact number as I may be with someone. I will return your call as soon as I can.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their Ethical Framework which can be found online under BACP.co.uk.
I have the following Counselling qualifications:-
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Interpersonal Skills
NCFE Level 2 Award in Helping Skills
NCFE Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory
Diploma in Humanistic Counselling achieved through the University of Chichester
BA (Hons) in Humanistic Counselling achieved through the University of Chichester
Diploma in Supervision achieved through The Link Centre
I am also committed to my Continuous Personal Development (CPD) which includes but not limited to:-
Assessments
Duo Counselling
EMDR
Post Detox Family Recovery
Short-Term Solution Focussed Therapy
Suicide and Self Harm
Animal Assisted Therapy
Working with Young People
Difference and Diversity
I currently work for Worthing Counselling Centre as an assessor and Counsellor. I have worked as a Volunteer Counsellor for Carers Support West Sussex for nine years and I assessed clients for the charity for six of those years. I volunteered for Patched (now Pavillion) which supports families and friends of people with substance misuse and I have a small private practice as well.
Member organisations

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership

Accredited Register Scheme
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I sometimes use Animal Assisted Therapy when suitable. This is not available during the current restrictions.
Therapies offered
Fees
From £50.00 to £120.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I believe Counselling should be accessible to all so please contact me and we can discuss what has brought you to counselling and what you want to achieve, fees will be agreed during the free consultation. A limited number of concessions are available.
Payment is to be made before the start of the sessions by Bank Transfer
When I work
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning | |||||||
Afternoon | |||||||
Evening | |||||||
Night |
I am flexible on days/times subject to availability.