Helen Richardson

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MSc, Psychoth, Dip. Couns, Cert Sup, BA Hons Nurs, RMN, RGN

About me

I am a Person-Centred Psychotherapist and Counsellor with over thirty-seven years of Mental Health experience. 

I offer individual personal therapy and counselling for anything that makes you feel vulnerable at the moment; anxiety, low mood, difficult circumstances and most life issues which are problematic to you at present.

You may be feeling quite unsure of how to make things better and lack someone to relate to deeply and with no judgment. I help by listening, accepting and relating to help you express your feelings and worries. I can acknowledge your strengths in a valuing way which will help you rebalance and regroup. Life, and its options aren't always visible or felt straight away but with counselling, things get clearer. 

I am collaborative, very supportive and have lots of experience. 

I do not judge people, am very accepting and do not see anyone as wrong or "mad". I can help you find your inner voice and listen well to your feelings to help you move forwards. I welcome enquiries by phone, text or email. 

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Diploma in Counselling 2000
  • MSc Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Counselling 2010, UKCP recog.
  • Supervision Certificate 2012
  • RMN 1991
  • BA Hons Nursing RGN 1987

I have thirty-seven years experience in responsibly and ethically helping people psychologically.

My registration status is equivalent to BACP or UKCP accredited and I follow the same ethics. 

Member organisations

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NCPS
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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I do not diagnose people.

Personal Growth opportunity

Trainee experience of therapy

Purely Person-Centred Practice 

Three Principles Informed

Therapies offered

Fees

£60.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

Additional information

£60 per full hour, through in-person or online session or telephone session.

I charge £50 for concessions.

I offer a 20-30 minute free call/Google meet, to see if I am the right fit for you.

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
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I work online Monday to Wednesday as needed and face to face on Thursday. 

Netheredge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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I work in a second floor room so people with mobility issues would struggle.

Online platforms

Zoom
FaceTime
Google Meet
Whatsapp
Microsoft Teams

Supervision

In person
Online
Phone

I am Person-Centred and helpful to most Humanistic therapists. I have supervised many therapy trainees to completion at all levels, including Masters.

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