- Client-centred work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness methods
About Helen
Helen Willoughby is a BACP and NCPS registered counsellor with 22 years' experience. She began her career in nursing before training in counselling, and has worked in private practice since 2003. Helen lists a wide range of concerns she sees, including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, eating and sleeping problems, and anger.
She uses a mix of practical talking therapies rather than a single fixed method. Helen draws on client-centred work to keep sessions focused on the person's own priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to help change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.
Helen mentions Jungian ideas and mindfulness in sessions to help people understand recurring themes and to build everyday coping skills. Motivational interviewing is used when people want to make changes but feel stuck or unsure how to begin. The aim is to find what feels useful for each person and to work from there.
Her approach is straightforward and down-to-earth. She answers questions at the start and explains what to expect. Sessions are focused on practical steps and clearer thinking, while also making time to talk through painful experiences.
People contact her about many life challenges - from coping with loss, trauma or relationship breakdown, to managing mood and frustration at work or home. Helen supports clients who want to improve confidence, set new goals, or reduce the hold of anger and resentment in daily life.
Approach in online counselling and how it helps
Helen often draws on client-centred work which focuses on what matters to the person and prioritises their own goals and concerns. This approach helps when someone needs time to talk things through and decide what they want to change.She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, and then to try practical alternatives. CBT-style work is useful for managing anxiety, low mood, anger and everyday stresses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Helen will collaborate with the client to test what helps most, combining conversational listening with practical exercises and mindfulness where appropriate. She checks in about progress and adjusts methods to fit the person's aims and preferences.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. They can also be arranged to suit quieter surroundings or to work without video if that suits the person better.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleeping problems, anger, depression and life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a mix of person-centred talking, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness, adapting methods to what the client finds most useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has practised as a counsellor since 2003 and worked in nursing before that, giving her 22 years of counselling experience.
What professional credentials and location apply?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Helen accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.