- Attachment work
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Helen
Helen Allen is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has six years of professional experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, eating and body image issues, and anger.
She combines several approaches to suit the person in front of her rather than using one fixed method. Sessions follow person-centred values and draw on attachment ideas, cognitive behavioural tools, existential thinking and mindfulness practices. That gives space for practical coping steps alongside wider reflection about patterns and meaning.
Helen has experience working with eating disorders and has worked alongside an eating disorders charity and a bereavement charity. That background contributes to her work with disordered eating, body image distress and responses to loss.
In sessions she helps people notice repeated patterns, learn small skills to manage mood and tension, and talk through relationship or work stresses. She also uses mindfulness and breathing practices to reduce immediate agitation and to build steadier routines for sleeping and coping with distress.
Practical concerns such as parenting strain, workplace pressure, recurring resentment, and coping with major life changes are part of her caseload. People who want clear steps and a reflective space to understand why they react as they do may find this way of working useful.
How Helen’s approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based ideas focus on patterns in close relationships and help people see how early connections affect current reactions. This can clarify why anger flares with certain people and guide changes in how someone responds. Client-centred work means the therapist listens without directing. That gives time to tell the story of what is happening and to notice feelings behind the anger. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) provides practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, such as step-by-step ways to lower reactivity and improve sleep. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Helen will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration means sessions can shift between practical skill-building and deeper reflection as needed. If you are considering online sessions, check the current session formats before booking. Confirm how meetings are arranged, then book a time that fits your routine. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work or caregiving, allow a shorter check-in on a busy day, or remove the need to travel. Registered or accredited professionals can also adapt exercises for a video conversation or a phone call to suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth.Areas of expertise
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger and related issues does she work with?
She works with anger linked to stress, relationships, work frustration, resentment and issues that overlap with anxiety or depression.
What is her general style in sessions?
Her style is person-centred with practical CBT tools, mindfulness exercises and attention to attachment patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in private practice and with charities on eating disorders and bereavement.
What professional credentials does she hold in the UK?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How do payments and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.