- 22 years experience
- Collaborative approach
- Works with codependency
About Helen
Helen Willoughby is a counsellor with more than two decades of experience, having practised since 2003 after an earlier career in nursing. She works from a private practice in the United Kingdom and helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship problems and many other life challenges. Helen aims to answer questions at the start and set a calm tone for sessions so people feel understood from the first meeting.
Her background combines long clinical experience with a range of talking approaches. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow what matters most to the person in the room. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps when thoughts and behaviours need practical adjustment. Helen also draws on Jungian ideas and mindfulness to widen perspectives and develop more self-awareness.
In sessions she keeps language straightforward and practical. She focuses on one step at a time and works with each person’s goals and pace. People looking at issues such as codependency, addiction, trauma, eating concerns, low self-esteem or life changes will find that work is shaped around their needs.
Helen describes her style as kind, compassionate and direct when needed. She encourages honest questions and aims to make counselling a space to pause and breathe. Her nursing background informs a calm, steady approach to more complex or sensitive topics.
To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How Helen’s approaches translate to online work
Helen often combines Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her practice. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what the person finds most important, which helps when someone needs space to talk things through. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and uses focused strategies to change unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety, mood difficulties and some behavioural issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Helen will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and suggest what to try first. This decision is collaborative and can change as you learn more about what helps you make progress.
If you are thinking about online therapy, check the session formats available before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week, useful when travel is difficult, or better for short check-ins that do not need a long commute. Confirm the specific session options when you sign up so you can plan sessions that suit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Helen commonly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and grief as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues. Her work also covers topics such as codependency, ADHD, trauma and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style in sessions?
Helen uses a kind, straightforward approach that mixes listening with practical steps. She answers questions at the start and works at the client’s pace.
How long has she been practising?
She has worked as a therapist since 2003 and had an earlier career as a nurse, giving her a total of 22 years in therapeutic practice.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How does charging and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.