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Helmi Milliken, BACP

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

Works with Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

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Helmi Milliken trained in the United Kingdom and brings five years of clinical experience to her counselling practice. She works with adults aged 16 and above. Helmi helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem or career uncertainty.

She also supports those coping with life changes and the difficulties that follow trauma and loss. Helmi uses straightforward, collaborative conversations to help people make sense of their experience.

Background and approach

She believes clients are the experts on their own lives and listens for the things that matter most. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings as well as talking things through in the room. Her work covers particular concerns such as abandonment, domestic violence, panic attacks, guilt and shame, and issues that commonly affect women and young adults.

She has experience supporting people from a range of faith backgrounds and different life situations. The aim is to build self-compassion and clearer direction rather than offering quick fixes. Helmi keeps sessions calm and grounded and adapts her pace to each person.

She helps people name their priorities, manage intense feelings, and plan realistic next steps. Therapy is framed as a personal journey where the client’s goals guide the process. Appointments are available online in several formats so people can choose what suits them.

Helmi explains options clearly and helps people make practical choices about how to work together.

How therapeutic approaches translate online

Helmi draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding feelings and building practical coping skills. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test more balanced ways of thinking; this can reduce anxiety and panic symptoms over time. Another approach emphasises emotion awareness and regulation, teaching simple strategies to tolerate strong feelings and respond less reactively when shame or guilt arise.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Helmi will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then tailor sessions to the person’s needs. Decisions about methods and pace are made collaboratively so people feel involved and understood.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and reading non-verbal cues, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging allow regular, flexible contact and can fit into busy schedules or quieter moments. These options make therapy more adaptable to everyday life and help people maintain continuity between sessions.

What concerns does Helmi work with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and career difficulties, among other life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Helmi uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that focuses on listening, practical steps and the client’s own expertise.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional clinical client experience gained in the United Kingdom.

What are Helmi's credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if English is my language?

Sessions are offered in English and she has experience supporting people from a variety of faith backgrounds.

Which session formats does she offer?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

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Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Helmi Milliken, BACP

Background and approach

How therapeutic approaches translate online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety