- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- CBT and DBT methods
About Helen
Helen Downs is a counsellor registered with NCPS with seven years' experience. She works with young adults and others on issues such as stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, self-esteem and relationship concerns. Helen also supports people facing career pressures, grief, ADHD-related difficulties and problems with sleeping or eating.
She works directly and practically. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on clear steps people can take to feel steadier. Helen blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural tools and dialectical skills when these suit the issue. She also uses hypnotherapy and psychodynamic ideas where that fits the person's needs.
Helen has experience supporting neurodiverse people and those who have been affected by the criminal justice system, including family members. That background informs how she talks about addiction, diversity, ADHD and coping with change. She writes and speaks plainly about challenges and next steps.
In a session she will typically listen first, identify patterns that keep problems repeating, and work on practical strategies to try between meetings. Helen aims to help people manage symptoms, improve daily routines and rebuild confidence in relationships and work life.
She offers services in English and accepts international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Helen's approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy prioritises the person's experience and relies on active listening and reflective feedback. It helps people feel heard and identify what matters most to them, which is useful for issues like relationship problems and low self-esteem.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and experiments to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and change unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, DBT, adds specific skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication when stress or anger is a problem.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Helen will discuss your goals and preferences and decide together which mix of methods to try. That collaborative plan can be adjusted as you notice what helps.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into study, work or caregiving schedules. They also allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time and let people try talking while keeping sessions where and when they fit into daily life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and many related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she work with someone feeling lost after university?
Helen uses client-centred talking alongside practical CBT and DBT techniques to clarify goals and build routines for work, study and daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years' experience and has practised as a hypnotherapist for seven years, with broader counselling work in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Does she see people who live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm available session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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