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Helen Damisa, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
6 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGrief

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Helen Damisa welcomes people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or relationship strain. She speaks plainly and offers steady support for those facing grief, trauma, or family tensions. Helen aims to make starting therapy straightforward and non-intimidating for people who are unsure what to expect.

Helen has six years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. She uses everyday conversation to help people name the problem and find practical next steps.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what matters most to each person, whether that is reducing anxious thoughts, repairing communication, or coping with loss. Her toolbox includes cognitive behavioural strategies to spot unhelpful thinking and acceptance-based ideas to build a fuller life alongside difficult feelings. Attachment-based work looks at patterns that show up in close relationships and helps people try new ways of relating.

Helen also draws on client-centred methods to keep the work paced by the person’s needs. She supports people dealing with a wide range of concerns, including adoption and foster care issues, body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and attachment difficulties. She will listen to each person’s story and adapt the approach to fit their situation.

Practical options include video, phone, live chat, or text messaging sessions. Helen encourages people to take the first step, no matter how small, and to shape therapy around their own goals.

Approaches that suit online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and still move towards what matters to them. It supports work on values, behavioural goals, and living alongside difficult feelings rather than fighting them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviours to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It is practical and problem-focused, which can work well across short online sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people try different ways of relating to others.

Deciding on the right approach is part of the work. Helen will discuss options with each person and choose methods together based on your goals and preferences. That collaborative planning helps keep sessions relevant and paced to what feels manageable.

Online formats offer practical benefits for many people. Video calls allow a face-to-face conversation from wherever you are. Phone sessions can be useful when a quieter audio-only check-in is needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging let people write through thoughts between sessions or check in with short updates. These options help therapy fit around work, family, and other commitments by offering flexibility and easier access to regular support.
What kinds of problems can Helen help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family tensions, trauma and abuse, and grief. Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and adoption or foster care concerns.
What is Helen's therapeutic style like?
Helen combines practical techniques with listening and empathy. She uses approaches such as cognitive behavioural strategies, acceptance-based work, attachment-focused ideas, and a client-centred pace.
How much experience does Helen have?
She has six years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and relational issues in the United Kingdom.
Where is Helen based and what credential does she hold?
Helen practices in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Helen?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
6 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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