Helen Jennings
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About me
Are you feeling stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand — whether in your relationships, mood, or sense of self? You may feel anxious, low, easily overwhelmed, or triggered by people or situations, without fully knowing why.
You might sense that something isn’t quite right, but struggle to make sense of it — or know where to begin in making changes.
I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where we can gently explore what is happening for you at your pace. Together, we can begin to make sense of your thoughts, feelings and experiences, helping you move towards greater clarity, self-understanding, and emotional ease.
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you are returning after a previous experience, I will meet you with warmth, respect and understanding.
How I can help you
I have experience working across the voluntary sector, civil service, and NHS, supporting clients with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, domestic abuse, stress, loss and bereavement, post-natal depression, and co-dependency.
Alongside this broad experience, I have particular interests in the following areas:
Narcissistic and emotionally abusive relationships
Many of the people I work with have experienced narcissistic or emotionally abusive relationships and may feel confused, drained, or unsure of their own reality. You might find yourself replaying conversations, doubting your memories, or feeling as though you have lost your sense of self.
I offer a safe and supportive space where we can gently explore what you have been through, make sense of your experiences, and begin to rebuild your confidence, self-trust, and boundaries. Together, we work at your pace to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and able to move forward with greater clarity.
Childhood experiences and inner child work
Some of the difficulties we experience in adulthood can be linked to earlier life experiences where emotional needs were not fully met.
You may notice repeating patterns in your relationships, difficulties with self-worth, or strong emotional reactions that feel hard to understand or manage. Together, we can gently explore these early experiences and how they may still be impacting you today.
This process can support you in developing greater self-compassion, healing old emotional wounds, and building a more secure and stable sense of self.
Neurodivergence in the therapy room
As a neurodivergent counsellor, I bring both professional training and lived experience to my work. I understand that different minds experience the world in different ways, and I aim to offer a space that is flexible, accepting, and free from judgement.
I offer a collaborative approach where therapy can be adapted to suit your
individual needs, including communication style, pace, and processing preferences. My aim is to create a space where you do not need to mask, explain yourself, or fit into expectations that do not feel right for you.
My approach
I work integratively, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis, and Person-Centred theory. This allows me to tailor therapy to your individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Together, we will explore what is happening for you in a way that feels safe and manageable, focusing on both understanding patterns and supporting meaningful change.
Professional standards
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with their Ethical Framework. I engage in regular supervision and continuing professional development to ensure my work remains ethical, reflective, and up to date.
Sessions and availability
I offer both short-term and long-term therapy, depending on your needs.
Sessions are available face-to-face, online, and by telephone, allowing you to choose the format that feels most comfortable for you.
What you may gain from therapy
Through our work together, you may develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and understanding of your patterns and experiences. Many clients find they begin to feel more grounded, more confident in themselves, and clearer about what they need and want from life.
Next steps
If you would like to explore working together, you are welcome to contact me to arrange an initial call. This gives us a chance to talk about what is bringing you to therapy and whether I feel like the right fit for you, with no pressure to continue.
Fees
My fee is £55 per session, with a limited number of reduced-fee spaces available for students and senior citizens.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 4 Diploma Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Counselling Concepts
- Mental Health First Aider
- Rewind Trauma Therapy
- Child Sexual Abuse - Hope for Healing Certificate
- Certificate in Pet Bereavement Support (Accredited)
- Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling
Voluntary Experience
Peer Supporter PaNDAS (Postnatal Depression Support Awareness Group) MIND Stockport Staff Wellbeing Counsellor
Member organisations
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
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.
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Fees
£55.00 per session
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Additional information
My fees are £55 per session with a limited number of concessions available for trainee counsellors/therapists, students and OAPs.
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