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Helen Newman, BACP, NCPS

Credentials: BACP, NCPS
Experience: 5 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Self esteem

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Helen Newman is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, relationship strain and trauma. She also supports people facing addictions, problems with intimacy, sleeping or eating, and major life changes. Helen has five years of practice and has carried out over 1000 hours of one-to-one therapeutic work.

Her style is person-centred, which means sessions are guided by the client's needs and pace.

Background and approach

Helen blends elements from different approaches so the work can move between discussing past experiences, current patterns and future goals. She aims to create a non-judgemental space where people feel listened to and understood. Helen uses practical tools as well as longer-form talking work.

Cognitive techniques can help with day-to-day thinking and behaviour, while psychodynamic ideas support looking at deeper patterns. Hypnotherapy may be offered as an option when it suits a person’s goals. Sessions focus on clear, realistic steps as well as exploring feelings.

Helen pays attention to things like attachment, communication problems, codependency and feelings of abandonment. This allows sessions to address both immediate coping and broader life patterns. Her professional memberships include BACP and NCPS, which are listed credentials.

Helen works in English and provides therapy remotely by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their needs.

How Helen’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. It helps people explore feelings and work out what matters most to them without being pushed toward specific solutions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and teaches practical ways to change them. It is useful for anxiety, stress, sleep and mood patterns because it gives clear steps to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Helen will talk through options and adapt methods based on a person’s goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexibility and can fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer typed communication or want support between calls. These formats make it simpler to maintain continuity and to fit therapy around work, childcare or other commitments.

What concerns does Helen focus on?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief as well as relationship problems, self-esteem and addictions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are person-centred and client-led, with an emphasis on being heard and understood while working at a comfortable pace.

What experience does she bring?

Helen has five years of clinical practice and has completed over 1000 hours of one-to-one counselling sessions.

What credentials and location are listed?

Her listed credentials are BACP and NCPS, and she is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions run through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with Helen?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP, NCPS
Languages: English

Contacting Helen

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Helen Newman, BACP, NCPS

Background and approach

How Helen’s approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety