Hi, I have been a therapist since 2003 and before that I was a nurse for many years. I have a private practice and have worked with clients with a range of issues including, sexuality, mental health, relationships, gender, grieving, low self confidence, family issues, abuse and sexual abuse,
I offer a safe environment for my clients and will use many different counselling models including, person centred, CBT, Gestalt and others as well. I will treat you as an individual and work with you in a kind and compassionate manner and at the beginning I will answer any questions or doubts you may have.
Counselling sometimes is not easy and takes courage but it gives you a time to be kind to yourself and a time to breath. If you are ready to take that first step I will be here to support you and work with you in going forward.
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Body image, Cancer, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS23-02395
Reviews
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I can strongly recommend Helen as a competent, compassionate, skilled and understanding therapist. I feel certain her guidance and insights could benefit anyone seeking answers and healing.
Written on Jan 24, 2025 after therapy with Helen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
I’m only after 3 sessions with my therapist but I already feel a bit better, I feel a bit more confident in my skin and some things already make sense that didn’t back then. It’s a long journey, but I’m on it!
Written on Jan 24, 2025 after therapy with Helen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and self esteem
Professional and understanding
Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with Helen for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues
Helen helped me through a really difficult and dark time with great kindness and understanding. Very easy to talk to and a great listener and very encouraging. Thanks Helen.
Written on Oct 24, 2024 after therapy with Helen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, and adhd
Helen is fantastic. She guides me and my relationship with warmth and engagement into exciting new territories. No time is wasted and I learn new things every session.
Written on Oct 14, 2024 after therapy with Helen for 1 month on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Helen is very attentive, a very good listener and is able to give the support I need. She is empathetic and is able to give very encouraging advice.
Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Helen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Helen is fantastic ⭐️ So patient, professional and supportive. Thank you for everything
Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Helen for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Helen is warm and approachable and very helpful in her practise. I am finding therapy with her very useful and would definitely recommend her as a practitioner.
Written on Sep 02, 2024 after therapy with Helen for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts
She is very patient and knowledgeable about her profession. She also listens and doesn’t judge, and prompts when needed. I would definitely recommend her to others.
Written on Jul 12, 2024 after therapy with Helen for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Big help
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Helen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Helen helped me regain confidence in myself - learn how to be independent and truly look after and prioritise myself so I can look after others in return! I’m so grateful for her help over the last few months - it’s wonderful to know truly kind, caring and non-judgemental people are there for you when you need. Thank you for everything Helen!
Written on Jun 17, 2024 after therapy with Helen for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
While I have only had 3 sessions with Helen, I have felt comfortable telling her anything and everything that I need to say. Each time, I feel she gets to know me better and asks questions that let me know she's really listening.
Written on May 13, 2024 after therapy with Helen for 1 month on issues concerning lgbt, coping with life changes, and adhd
Helen supports me & is non-judgemental. I look forward to our sessions.
Written on Apr 18, 2024 after therapy with Helen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have only had one session to date, but in this session, Helen was accepting and compassionate to my needs. Patient and non judgemental. As a therapist myself, these are the essential traits I look for in a therapist. Thank you Helen x
Written on Mar 19, 2024 after therapy with Helen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is very understanding and ,without being patronising. She understands my concerns and offers me ways to explore my issues that are new and professional, and arent just generic platitudes.
Written on Feb 07, 2024 after therapy with Helen for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
I was having sessions with Helen for year. She is amazing and understanding person and creates safe environment where you can share anything without feeling judged. Definitely recommend her.
Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with Helen for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Helen is incredibly caring and empathetic. She truly does a wonderful job at helping me hold myself accountable and helping me continue to grow and find myself more and more with each session.
Written on Dec 19, 2023 after therapy with Helen for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Helen has held me in a very supportive way, helping me to see through the cobwebs. I always feel a little closer to myself after meeting with her, which is such a relief. I appreciate her non-judgemental approach and, within a short space of time, she's understood the complex cultural lens through which I live my life. Highly recommend Helen.
Written on Oct 13, 2023 after therapy with Helen for 1 month on issues concerning coping with life changes
Helen has listened to me and encouraged me to acknowledge what I really want with my relationships (even if it's scary). Over time, I have been able to identify behavioral patterns in toxic relationships and how I had responded to them. Helen has been a friend to me when I really needed someone to talk to.
Written on Oct 12, 2023 after therapy with Helen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Helen is an attentive individual who exhibits a non-judgmental attitude. She displays a deep understanding of my perspective and has helped me recognize aspects of myself that I previously refused to acknowledge.
Written on Oct 03, 2023 after therapy with Helen for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
I’m so happy that better helped matched me with Helen, she’s heaven sent and a true professional in her field. Helen has helped me through some of my hard days and have helped me achieve all my therapy goals. She always on time, calm, has phenomenal listening and comprehending skills but most importantly she puts your needs and what you want to accomplish first. 10/10 I would definitely recommend Helen. Helen I want to express sincere thanks for your time and effort in always encouraging to be a better version of myself , your truly a gem! Thanks again for everything! God bless
Written on Sep 13, 2023 after therapy with Helen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
After speaking with Helen I often find a renew source of strength, she is kind, supportive, and insightful. I am grateful for her support!
Written on Aug 30, 2023 after therapy with Helen for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very supportive and professional counselling, highly recommend!
Written on Jun 19, 2023 after therapy with Helen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Helen has made a positive impact to my life and relationships. I feel more empowered to take the necessary actions. The weekly sessions, chat function and journaling to communicate with each other have been of great value. Thank you Helen and Betterhelp.
Written on Jun 05, 2023 after therapy with Helen for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
I been working with Helen for a few months now and I have made a lots of progress, even people around me told me I changed and became a differemt person.
I feel comfortable talkin about everything with Helen and she always guide me so that I can heal by myself. I recommend her !
Written on May 11, 2023 after therapy with Helen for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
Helen has been my rock during a really unsettling time, she gave me space to talk and is a wonderful listener always full of good advice. Highly recommend her as a counsellor if you need a friend. Thank you Helen!
Written on Jan 24, 2023 after therapy with Helen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and
I've been working with Helen on some issues for the past couple of months. She has been kind, patient, empathetic and very helpful in approaching the issues in my life and identifying possible steps I can take to improve them. Her experience truly shines through when it comes to knowing when is the right time to dive deeper into some issues above others. Cannot recommend Helen more strongly.
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Helen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Helen has been a great therapist during my journey at BetterHelp, I started with very fragile emotions and not knowing how to move forward in life after a sad breakup and severely heavy workload. She have listened compassionately and shared valuable life insights. She has guided me through self healing, finding my voice and realising my own worth - she did it very gently as I look back on the sessions I had, which was amazing!
Written on Sep 12, 2022 after therapy with Helen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
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