- Attachment focus
- CBT methods
- Hypnotherapy
About Helen
Helen Pool is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with eight years' practice. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, addiction, trauma and life changes. She also lists parenting, grief, anger and career concerns among her focus areas, and accepts international clients.
Helen speaks plainly about patterns that keep people stuck, including abandonment and attachment problems. She draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred approaches and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, among others. Sessions look at what underlies repeated behaviours and how those patterns affect relationships and daily life.
Her own experience with people-pleasing and fear of rejection shapes how she works. That background informs a practical approach that balances exploring early influences with making changes now. She has a Postgraduate Diploma from Leeds Beckett University and a Diploma in Hypnotherapy, and is listed with the BACP.
Helen previously worked as an engineer and project manager, so she is familiar with workplace pressures and the stresses of professional life. That practical perspective is applied when addressing career worry, burnout and the strain of balancing work and relationships.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about attachment, communication, control and codependency. Helen uses a mix of therapy styles to suit the person rather than following a single model. Before booking it is sensible to confirm current session options and practical details.
How Helen uses online approaches and therapy methods
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns. It helps when problems repeat in friendships or romantic relationships and when fear of abandonment influences behaviour.Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It involves open conversation, listening without judgement and supporting people to find their own solutions to self-esteem and relationship concerns.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is useful for anxiety, stress and practical coping strategies for day-to-day problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and how they want to proceed. Decisions about methods are made together and can shift as the work progresses.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, since specific formats were not listed in the original details. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and travel, and they may reduce the time needed for travel. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that suits practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, family problems, self-esteem, addiction, trauma, grief and career or life transitions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style mixes attachment-based work, client-centred conversations and CBT techniques to look at patterns and practical change.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical practice working with adults and international clients on a wide range of concerns.
What qualifications and location are listed?
She holds a Postgraduate Diploma from Leeds Beckett University, a Diploma in Hypnotherapy and is registered with the BACP in the United Kingdom.
Does she work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the supplied details.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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