About me
Welcome to page. My name (as you probably have already seen) is Helen, and I am a qualified, experienced counsellor having held a successful private practice for over 11 years.
Living in a hectic and chaotic world, it can be hard to pause, breathe, and reflect on what is going on for us. Counselling offers the opportunity to do just that. Pause, and find greater understanding of what is going on for you, fresh perspective, and a stronger sense of self and awareness.
My aim is to work with you on the challenges you are facing, and finding ways to help you move forward with deeper awareness and understanding of yourself.
I am an integrative counsellor, having studied a range of therapeutic theories. This gives me the ability to tailor my work to an individuals needs. We are all unique after all.
At the heart of my approach is a commitment to developing a secure relationship in which you feel safe, accepted, free of judgement, and heard. Giving you the freedom to fully express your thoughts and feelings.
I work on an open-ended basis so we can go at a pace that feels comfortable for you. We will regularly review the sessions to see how you are feeling with the process.
You may find you only need a few sessions, you may find you need more. Some people find it such a valuable resource that they decide to keep going for years. The amount of sessions is wholly unique to the individual.
Sessions last for 50 minutes and are held in a warm and welcoming space.
Online appointments are also available for those who may find this more suitable.
I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists and work within the BACP Ethical Framework.
Training, qualifications & experience
FdSc in counselling from the University of Gloucestershire.
I work from an integrative approach, giving me the ability to pull on different theories which enables me to adapt to each individual I work with.
I regularly attend training courses to help me be the best counsellor for my clients. I also have ongoing supervision to support my work.
I have broad experience of working with issues such as:
- Anxiety
- Low mood
- Depression
- Sadness
- Relationship issues
- Abuse
- Pregnancy problems
- Stress
- Bereavement
- Grief
- Life changes
- Sexual identity
- Low confidence/self esteem
- Bullying
- Being a carer
- Work issues
- Self harm
- Emotional detachment
- Anger
- Neurodiversity - ADHD/Autism
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
An initial consultation is charged at the lower rate of £25. It is a full 50 minutes session giving you the opportunity to meet me and talk at more depth about why you have come to counselling, and what you hope to gain from the sessions.
Subsequent 50 minute sessions are charged at £45.
Concessionary spaces are available. Please enquire about this and we can discuss the option.
When I work
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Further information
My sessions are held in locations close to High Littleton, Paulton, and Midsomer Norton. All the locations are quiet and discreet, ensuring your confidentiality and privacy.
If you would like to book an appointment or require further information, please get in touch via email. or phone, and I will respond as soon as possible to arrange an initial appointment. If I am in sessions I am unable to answer my phone, so please feel free to leave an answerphone message and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
The initial appointment gives you a chance to meet me and talk at more depth about what has brought you to therapy.
Please feel very welcome to contact me, in confidence, with any queries.
