About me
Welcome, I'm Helen Mills Porter, a BACP registered psychotherapist serving clients in Wigan, St Helens, and surrounding areas. I've been practicing psychotherapy for over 30 years, including 11 years as a Relate practitioner (2005-2016) working with couples, families, and individuals. I've maintained my own private practice since 2011, allowing me to offer personalized, flexible support to my clients.
I offer both in-person sessions at my home in Billinge and online therapy. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and tailored to your unique needs and circumstances.
In my career, I've worked with clients facing a wide range of concerns including relationship difficulties, anxiety and stress, trauma, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, and specialized issues such as sex addiction and autism support. I believe in creating a therapeutic environment where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and empowered to create positive change.
Training, qualifications & experience
My highest qualification is a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Systemic & Psychodynamic Therapy, representing advanced postgraduate-level training in these core therapeutic approaches. I am dedicated to continued learning and have built on this foundation whilst operating my private practice.
Core Qualifications:
• Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Systemic & Psychodynamic Therapy
• Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - 2023
• Level 5 Diploma in Sex Addiction Therapy - 2017
• Level 5 Diploma in Person-Centred Therapy - 2000
• Diploma in Working with Children & Young People
• Diploma in Working with Trauma - 2021
• Diploma in Working with Autism
• Level 5 in Psychology & Adult Careers Guidance - 1995
Additional Training:
• Life Coaching certification - 2012
• Same Sex Relationships & Polyamory
• Hypnotherapy training
• Online/Email Therapy certification
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I offer support across a wide range of concerns:
Relationships & Family
• Couple counselling and relationship difficulties
• Family therapy and dynamics
• Same-sex relationships and LGBTQ+
• Polyamory and alternative relationship structures
• Parenting challenges and support
• Separation, divorce, and relationship endings
Mental Health & Wellbeing
• Depression and low mood
• Anxiety disorders and panic attacks
• Trauma therapy and PTSD support
• Phobias and specific fears
• OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
• Self-esteem and confidence building
Specialist Areas
• Sex addiction therapy
• Autism support and neurodiversity
• Addiction recovery support
• Chronic illness and disability support
• Life coaching and goal achievement
Life Changes & Transitions
• Grief, loss, and bereavement support
• Life changes and major transitions
• Career changes and workplace stress
• Personal growth and self-discovery
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
Sessions cost £55 per hour, 1 or 2 hour sessions available.
No long-term contracts or minimum commitments required.
When I work
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Further information
Location & Accessibility
My practice is located on Windsor Road in Billinge, easily accessible from Wigan, St Helens, and surrounding areas. The space is designed to be comfortable, private, and welcoming, providing a peaceful environment for our therapeutic work together.
Session Options
I offer flexible session arrangements including:
• In-person therapy at my Billinge practice
• Online therapy via secure video platforms
• Email therapy for ongoing support between sessions
• Individual, couple, and family sessions
• Both short-term focused work and longer-term therapy
Website
You can visit my website below to learn more about me and my practice.
https://calentherapy.co.uk/
Getting Started
I offer an initial consultation where we can discuss your needs, explore how I might help, and determine if we're a good fit to work together. There's no minimum commitment - you might benefit from a few focused sessions or prefer longer-term therapeutic support.
Contact me on 07584040947 or h.m.porter@hotmail.com to arrange your initial consultation. I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward positive change and wellbeing.
