- Practical goal setting
- Hypnotherapy options
- Neurodiversity aware
About Helen
Helen Downs NCPS helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and trauma. She also supports those dealing with self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and difficulties linked to ADHD and neurodiversity. Helen works with concerns related to career, sleeping and eating, anger, and major life changes.
She uses a mix of practical talking therapy and guided techniques. Sessions aim to identify patterns that keep problems repeating and to build manageable steps forward. People can expect a calm, respectful space to talk about hard things and to set clear goals for change.
Helen trained as a hypnotherapist and has seven years of professional experience in therapeutic work. She has worked in prison services and has supported people affected by the justice system, where mental health, addiction and diversity issues often intersect. Her practice draws on that background to offer grounded support.
Her approach blends client-centred listening with hands-on tools from cognitive behavioural methods and dialectical skills. Psychodynamic ideas inform attention to past relationships and how they shape present feelings. Hypnotherapy is offered as an additional option for people who find guided relaxation helpful.
Sessions are conducted in English and Helen accepts international clients. She aims to treat everyone with sensitivity and respect and to help people find practical ways to move forward from setbacks.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own solutions. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so people can clarify what matters and set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Helen will discuss different methods and agree on a plan that fits a person's goals and preferences. That conversation is collaborative and may adapt over time as needs change.
If you are considering online sessions, check which formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also offer more flexibility for international clients who want to work with a UK-based counsellor.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Helen help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleeping and eating concerns, ADHD, and related difficulties.
What is Helen's therapy style like?
Her style combines calm, client-centred listening with practical tools. Sessions focus on understanding patterns and building small, achievable steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience and seven years practising as a hypnotherapist.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Helen?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.