- Client-centred approach
- CBT and psychodynamic
- Five years experience
About Helen
Helen Warman is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She has around five years of professional experience helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood and confidence. Helen aims to treat everyone with respect and sensitivity while offering practical, down-to-earth support.
Her approach begins with listening to what matters most to each person. She shapes conversations and a plan to fit individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. People who come to her for help may want short-term problem solving or deeper work on long-standing patterns.
Helen uses a mix of client-centred work, cognitive behavioural ideas and psychodynamic thinking. That means sessions balance immediate coping strategies with exploration of how past experiences affect present feelings and behaviour. She focuses on clear steps people can try between sessions as well as talking through what comes up in the room.
Her experience covers a wide range of concerns including grief, sleep problems, anger, addictions, and issues around self-esteem and life changes. She also supports people dealing with isolation, jealousy, obsessive thoughts, and midlife or career transitions.
Therapy with Helen is presented as a collaborative process. She encourages questions and aims to make the work feel manageable. The first sessions usually focus on identifying priorities and practical next steps.
Her approach begins with listening to what matters most to each person. She shapes conversations and a plan to fit individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. People who come to her for help may want short-term problem solving or deeper work on long-standing patterns.
Helen uses a mix of client-centred work, cognitive behavioural ideas and psychodynamic thinking. That means sessions balance immediate coping strategies with exploration of how past experiences affect present feelings and behaviour. She focuses on clear steps people can try between sessions as well as talking through what comes up in the room.
Her experience covers a wide range of concerns including grief, sleep problems, anger, addictions, and issues around self-esteem and life changes. She also supports people dealing with isolation, jealousy, obsessive thoughts, and midlife or career transitions.
Therapy with Helen is presented as a collaborative process. She encourages questions and aims to make the work feel manageable. The first sessions usually focus on identifying priorities and practical next steps.
How Helen’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard, build self-understanding and decide on changes they want to try.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and managing urges or compulsive habits.
Psychodynamic work looks at patterns rooted in past experience and how they show up now. This approach can help with long-standing relationship issues, jealousy, guilt or feelings of emptiness.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Helen will talk with each person about goals and preferences and will suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as the work progresses.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that meeting remotely lets them maintain continuity of care during work or family commitments, while still accessing structured techniques and reflective conversation.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesADHD
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Helen usually help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem issues, among other concerns such as sleep problems, anger, addictions and jealousy.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and respectful, combining client-centred listening with practical cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic exploration.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about five years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life issues.
What qualification does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently taking international clients.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Helen?
Choose the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.