- Client-Centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Helen
Helen Willoughby is a BACP and NCPS registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 22 years of experience. She began her career as a nurse before training in counselling and has spent more than two decades working with adults on a wide range of concerns. Her listed areas include stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, relationships, grief and low self-esteem.
Helen uses several counselling approaches and adapts them to the person in front of her. Sessions are conversational and practical. She answers questions at the start so people know what to expect.
Her way of working focuses on looking at what is happening now and what can be changed, while also paying attention to personal history where that matters. She draws on Client-Centred ideas to support the person, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques for patterns of thinking and behaviour, and Jungian perspectives when exploring deeper themes.
People seek her out for help with life transitions such as career shifts, relationship breakups, parenting stress and coping after loss. She also lists support for more complex issues like bipolar, trauma, dissociation and chronic health conditions.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and respectful. Helen describes counselling as a place to ask difficult questions, practise new ways of coping and take practical steps forward. She is open to working with international clients and conducts sessions in English.
How Helen uses therapeutic approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the topics the client brings. This approach helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings and life choices.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and practising alternatives. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and practical problems like sleep or motivation.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches short attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It can be added alongside other work to help with stress and emotional regulation.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Helen will discuss goals and preferences, and together they will choose methods that fit the person’s needs. That planning is collaborative and reviewed as therapy progresses.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which formats are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around study, work or caregiving. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions without video if that suits someone better. Registered or accredited professionals often use online work to help people keep therapy practical and consistent with their everyday life.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, low self-esteem and identity questions such as LGBT matters.
What is her style of therapy like?
Her sessions are conversational and practical. She uses person-centred listening alongside CBT and mindfulness tools to help people notice patterns and try different ways of coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked as a therapist since 2003 and previously practised as a nurse, giving her 22 years of counselling experience.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile did not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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