Helen Rose, BACP

She's the best!

Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Helen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I can wholeheartedly recommend Helen for anyone wishing, in general terms, to understand themselves more meaningfully in the contexts of their past and present lives, and, in specific terms,, to beneficially manage the day-to-day and longer-term challenges bound up with poor self-confidence, lack of motivation and impacted relationships. Helen has many qualities one would hope to find in an ideal therapist: she is a consummate professional and a compassionate human being.

Helen is an excellent timekeeper: each session began within a few seconds of its scheduled start. She is also focussed and determined: on a few occasions there were technical issues with the app; she persevered through these and never once appeared ruffled. She is an attentive listener who asks pertinent questions; it became clear she wanted to develop a broad and detailed picture. She is knowledgeable about, and proactive in suggesting and evaluating, diverse therapeutic strategies. However, she is also quite flexible - always open to any insights I had and willing to try them out.

Helen is encouraging and sympathetic in equal measure, as appropriate to the tenor of the conversation; she appeared tirelessly watchful for opportunities to remind me of the good and to justify (and never judge) my feelings. Helen is insightful and understanding: after only a few sessions it became obvious that her awareness of, and reflection upon, the trials of life extends far beyond her professional remit; she is a student of humanity and unquestionably a people's person. Helen is, above all, retrospectively mindful and future-oriented: she knew where I was coming from and where I wanted to go. And now, I'm happy to report, with her guidance I'm on the right track.

Written on Mar 24, 2023 after therapy with Helen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

I began therapy to help me learn more about OCD and how to manage it. I have really enjoyed working with Helen, she is supportive, encouraging and I have learned more than I ever expected to in just 8 weeks!

Written on Feb 15, 2023 after therapy with Helen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues