About me
You might look like you're coping on the outside, while inside you're feeling overwhelmed, self-critical or unsure of yourself. Perhaps you're constantly thinking about what other people think, putting everyone else's needs before your own, or wondering why you keep finding yourself in the same patterns.
I'm Helen, a BACP registered integrative counsellor and psychotherapist based in Tooting, South West London. I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationships, life changes or simply a feeling that they've lost touch with themselves.
You don't need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. We can start wherever you are and work out together what you need.
What I Can Help With
I work with adults experiencing:
- Anxiety, stress and feeling overwhelmed
- Low self-esteem, self-doubt and people pleasing
- Perfectionism and burnout
- Relationship difficulties and recurring patterns
- Life transitions, identity and feeling stuck
- Grief, loss and significant life changes
- ADHD-related challenges
- Pregnancy, birth and early parenthood
Often, there isn't one single thing that has brought someone to therapy. A particular problem may be what brings you through the door, but as we talk, we can begin to understand the wider patterns behind it and what might need to change.
My Approach
I'm an integrative therapist, which means I draw from different therapeutic approaches rather than expecting everyone to fit the same model.
At the heart of my work is the therapeutic relationship. I want you to feel genuinely heard and understood, without judgement. Depending on what you need, we might focus on what's happening in your life right now, explore relationship patterns, understand how past experiences continue to affect you, or use practical strategies and techniques to help you move forward.
I work collaboratively and at a pace that feels right for you. My aim isn't simply to help you cope with what's happening now, but to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and feel more confident in how you navigate your life and relationships.
Ongoing Therapy or a Single Session?
Ongoing Therapy — £75 per 50-minute session
Regular sessions give us the time and space to explore things more deeply, understand recurring patterns and work towards longer-term change. Note: Therapy is open-ended and there is no fixed commitment.
Single Session Therapy — from £90
If you're not sure you want ongoing therapy, a single focused session can be a good place to start. You might have a particular decision, relationship difficulty, life change or challenge that you'd like to think through with someone impartial.
A single session can sometimes provide the clarity or perspective you need, and there's no expectation to continue afterwards.
You can find more information about Single Session Therapy on my website.
Pregnancy, Birth & Early Parenthood
I have additional training in perinatal mental health and infant loss, and support individuals and couples through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
This might include anxiety, changes in identity, relationship changes, adjusting to parenthood or experiences of pregnancy or baby loss.
A Little More About My Professional Background
I'm a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with its Ethical Framework.
I hold a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, alongside additional training in perinatal mental health and infant loss. I receive regular clinical supervision, hold professional indemnity insurance and have an enhanced DBS check.
Sessions
I offer face-to-face sessions from my therapy room in Tooting, South West London, as well as online sessions across the UK.
If you're wondering whether therapy could be helpful, I offer a free 15-minute consultation. It's a chance for us to talk briefly about what's brought you here, ask any questions you have and get a sense of whether we'd be a good fit.
You don't need to know exactly what you want from therapy before getting in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), working in accordance with its Ethical Framework.
Alongside my core training, I have additional qualifications in perinatal mental health and infant loss. I receive regular clinical supervision and hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, as well as an enhanced DBS certificate.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent over 13 years working in the property and construction industry across London and New York. My career gave me first-hand experience of the pressures of modern working life and the impact that stress, high expectations and the drive to succeed can have on our wellbeing.
Over time, my interest in people and what shapes us grew, alongside my own experience of therapy, which ultimately inspired me to retrain. I now feel incredibly privileged to support others in understanding themselves more deeply and creating meaningful change. My previous career also gives me a particular understanding of the challenges faced by professionals who may be outwardly successful while privately struggling with stress, burnout, perfectionism or questions about identity.
Alongside my private practice, I have also worked within NHS Talking Therapies, supporting adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. This strengthened my clinical experience in assessment, safeguarding and risk management, and gave me experience working with both common mental health difficulties and more complex presentations.
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
£70.00 - £130.00
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Fees
I offer both ongoing therapy and Single Session Therapy, with appointments available in person from my therapy room in Tooting (SW16) or online across the UK.
Ongoing Therapy
Ongoing therapy sessions last 50 minutes and usually take place at the same agreed time each week. Fortnightly appointments may also be available, depending on availability. Note: Therapy is open-ended and there is no fixed commitment.
£75 per session
Block booking: Six sessions for £70 per session, payable in advance
Single Session Therapy
From £90
Getting Started
Before we begin, I offer a free 15 minute consultation. This gives us the opportunity to discuss what's brought you to therapy, answer any questions you may have, and see whether we'd be a good fit to work together.
If you're unsure whether ongoing therapy or Single Session Therapy would be the best option for you, we can discuss this during our consultation.
Please feel free to get in touch if you'd like to arrange a consultation or find out more.
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