- CBT techniques
- Client centred
- Psychodynamic work
About Helen
Helen Warman is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with five years of professional experience in the UK. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Helen also helps people managing anger, sleep problems, addictions and life changes.
Her way of working is conversational and practical. She listens to what is happening now and asks about patterns that might be making things harder. Helen uses established talking approaches to help people understand feelings and reactions, and then tries out different ways of responding to them.
Sessions focus on clear steps someone can use between meetings. That can mean noticing triggers, testing a new response, or practising alternative thoughts. Helen draws on ideas from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and psychodynamic thinking alongside a client-centred stance to keep the conversation grounded in the person's concerns.
She addresses specific life stresses such as career uncertainty, relationship strain, caregiving burden and midlife questions. Helen also supports people who are working through trauma, grief, obsessions and compulsions, or issues around body image and self-worth.
Her approach aims to be straightforward and respectful. New clients are invited to describe what they want to change, set short-term goals, and agree next steps. Helen explains the methods she uses and reviews progress as work continues.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy is about listening carefully and building a trusting working relationship. It helps when someone needs to talk through feelings, clarify priorities and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours. It is often used for stress, anxiety, sleep problems and anger management. Psychodynamic therapy looks at repeating patterns and past influences to understand present reactions, which can be useful for long-standing low mood or relationship issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Helen will discuss different methods and agree together which to try first. That decision is made with the person's goals and preferences in mind, and it can change as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can help fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins from different locations. Some formats use video for full conversations while others use audio or shorter check-ins depending on what suits the person. Many people find these practical benefits make it easier to keep therapy going alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Helen works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps with anger, sleep problems, addictions and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and practical. She combines client-centred listening with CBT and psychodynamic ideas to address patterns and reactions.
How long has she been practising?
She has five years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which language are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.