- Person-centred care
- Practical strategies
- Experienced guide
About Helen
Helen Willoughby has been working as a counsellor since 2003, after a prior career in nursing. She brings 22 years of therapeutic experience to her practice and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Helen meets people where they are and offers a calm, respectful space to begin talking about difficult issues.
Her approach is practical and down to earth. She treats each person as an individual and answers questions at the start of therapy. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps so people can notice change without feeling overwhelmed.
Helen uses a mix of counselling methods, including client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, Jungian ideas, mindfulness and motivational interviewing. She adapts these approaches to suit what a person needs, whether that is short-term problem solving or deeper self-exploration.
Her practice covers a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and body image concerns, parenting strain, sleep problems, and mood conditions including depression and bipolar. She also supports people navigating trauma, abuse, identity and sexuality questions, and long-term health or caregiving challenges.
Sessions are offered in English and Helen accepts international clients. She aims to create a kind, patient atmosphere where people can talk through worries and plan realistic steps for change.
How Helen’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on treating people with respect and attention. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what is heard, and helps people find their own solutions; it is useful for handling relationship and self-esteem concerns.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns and can help with anxiety, mood and sleep problems.
Mindfulness therapy introduces simple noticing and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. It often helps with stress, compassion fatigue and coping through difficult life changes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Helen will collaborate with each person to agree which methods suit their goals and preferences. That shared decision-making shapes what happens week to week and helps keep therapy focused and relevant.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can save travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or suit quieter, low-bandwidth conversations. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, written worksheets and mindfulness practices to work well across remote sessions.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Helen help with?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and body image, sleep problems, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is kind and practical, focusing on the person rather than labels. She uses short-term problem solving and deeper reflective work depending on what helps most.
What background does she bring to therapy?
Helen has worked as a therapist since 2003 and was a nurse before that, giving her over two decades of experience with many different client concerns.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and lists BACP and NCPS among her credentials.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options with the service before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.