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Helen | Counsellor
Counselling Tarvin - Chester
Hi, I’m Helen and I offer an open and inclusive space to over-thinkers and high achievers, whether they’re individuals or couples. Those with the feeling that whilst life might (or might not!) look good, something is missing.
What issues do I work with?
Anything really….. but most of my clients come to me feeling one of the emotions below:
*A loss of sense of who you are – or you don’t feel seen or heard.
*Stress driven by a fear you can’t quite put your finger on.
*Anxiety, overthinking and loss of connection.
*Loneliness, isolation and a feeling like you’re not valued anymore.
*Feeling so overwhelmed with responsibilities that you can no longer find happiness.
*Being trapped in a life of your own design that you no longer like.
*A crushing feeling of sadness and hopelessness. *Curious about how you can improve or refresh your relationship.
In your counselling sessions, you are not your job, the roles you have played in life, nor the mistakes you’ve made in the past . During the counselling process we will find the right balance between “I hear you” and “let’s figure this out”.
Sometimes we need time and space to pause and get an extra pair of eyes on the situation for clarity and awareness. Then we can explore what’s holding you back and causing a lack of connection. Finally, we choose a way forward, with less stress, increased resilience and greater harmony – whatever that looks like.
So if you’re ready to be brave and enjoy a breath of fresh air, I’m ready to empower you to live your life the way you want to live it and do what makes you feel happy. I look forward to meeting you.
Therapy sessions are flexible and can be on a weekly, bi-monthly or monthly basis depending on your needs
Online therapy
Online therapy is in many ways more accessible and flexible than face to face therapy.
I will send you an appointment which our session time on and this has a simple link to follow. There is no need for you to download any software or have a password.
I use a GDPR compliant system which is secure.
Most clients arrange online sessions from a private room either at home or in the office, however I had had several clients who join on the phone from a parked car. This gives them the feeling of totally privacy.
I also work over the telephone and will give you a call at the agreed time. Some clients feel happier with the added layer of anonymity, or disike being on screen.
I feel face to face, video and telephone are all very effective ways of accessing counselling, the most important thing is you feeling able to freely talk and share whatever you need.
Qualifications and registrations
I hold a Diploma in Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy - Glyndwr University
Level 6 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Bangor University
Mindfulness for Practitioners
Therapeutic Group Facilitation
I have also completed additional training on:
- Working with LGBTQIA+ Clients,
- Working with Children and Young People
- Bereavement counselling
- Complex PTSD
- Working creatively with burnout and stress
I have worked in the NHS for 4 years in both England and Wales.
Prior to retraining as a counsellor I worked with children and families for over 20 years
I have worked with GP referrals for 4 years and additionally as a mentor to trainee counsellors for 2.5 years.
Registrations
I offer therapy in
Specialisations
- 1. Grief
- 2. Burnout
- 3. Anxiety
- 4. Depression
- 5. Isolation
- 6. Children of parental addiction
- 7. Postnatal support
- 8. Relationship breakdown
- 9. ADHD
- 10. Parenting
Specialisations and Expertises
I work with wide ranging issues. From childhood difficulties which you feel are holding you back to finding yourself agin after the loss of a loved one to who you have been married to for 50 years.Please reach out and we can have a chat about the best way forward for you.
Some testimonials from recent clients are below:
Working with Helen has been transformative for me. From the very first session, she helped to create a safe space where I felt heard and understood. Helen's insightful guidance and practical strategies have empowered me to navigate through challenges with newfound clarity and resilience. Her approach has not only helped me address specific issues but also encouraged personal growth and self-discovery. I am immensely grateful for Helen's support on my journey towards healing and self-improvement. She is an exceptional therapist whose expertise and compassion have made a profound difference in my life
Male 30s April 24
It was a very stressful workplace situation that had become very challenging to manage that first brought me to Helen as my new counsellor. It was a lucky introduction because I can credit Helen with providing such a strong level of (friendly) support, insight, guidance and trust that I was able to duly process a really grim, confidence-zapping chapter of harassment and bullying, which, of course, had other issues at the heart of things that needed to be addressed, too.
With a professional but very easy-to-talk-to approach, Helen helped me to broker a much better understanding of myself in order to become better able to take control of – and be reconciled with – this corporate situation, which resulted in a lengthy and stressful legal process. As I had a number of other demanding variables going on in my life at the same time, I did feel very stuck, and at times, a bit 'too' close to the edge; regular sessions with Helen brought me to safer grounds thankfully, and I will always be enormously grateful that I found her when I really needed reliable, thoughtful and well-balanced counselling. If I need it again, I have no doubts that I will be sending her an email.
Female, 50s March 24
Most common issues I support people with:
*Grief and loss*Anxiety
*Burn out
*LGBTQIA+ community
* Adults, Couples and young people over 13
Therapies offered
- ✓ Affordable counselling
- ✓ Career counselling
- ✓ Child counselling
- ✓ Cognitive behavioural therapy
- ✓ Counselling
- ✓ Couples counselling
- ✓ Emotionally focussed therapy
- ✓ Humanistic therapies
- ✓ Low cost counselling
- ✓ Mindfulness
- ✓ Online counselling
- ✓ Person-centred therapy
- ✓ Psychotherapy
- ✓ Skype counselling
- ✓ Solution focused therapy
- ✓ Teenage counselling
- ✓ Telephone counselling
- ✓ Trauma therapy
- ✓ Youth counselling
- ✓ Zoom counselling
Areas of counselling I can help with
- ✓ Abortion
- ✓ Abuse
- ✓ Addiction
- ✓ Adoption/Post-Adoption
- ✓ Anger management
- ✓ Anxiety
- ✓ Being a perfectionist
- ✓ Being assertive
- ✓ Bereavement, grief, loss
- ✓ Bullying
- ✓ Burnout
- ✓ Communication
- ✓ Self confidence
- ✓ Covid-19 Anxiety
- ✓ Depression
- ✓ Family problems
- ✓ Fear
- ✓ Feeling lonely
- ✓ Feeling sad
- ✓ Infertility
- ✓ Insecurity
- ✓ Jealousy
- ✓ LGBT-issues
- ✓ Living with cancer
- ✓ Low self esteem
- ✓ Miscarriage
- ✓ Performance anxiety
- ✓ Post-traumatic stress disorder
- ✓ Postnatal depression
- ✓ Redundancy
- ✓ Relationship issues
- ✓ Retirement
- ✓ Setting boundaries
- ✓ Sleep problems
- ✓ Social phobia
- ✓ Stress
- ✓ Trauma
- ✓ Workplace stress
- ✓ Worrying too much
Fees
£45- £60.00 for regular 50 minute sessions for individual clients
£90 per 80 minute session for couples.
All sessions are payable in advance. I offer a 10% discount for block bookings of 6 sessions.
Concessions offered for
- OAPs
- Students
- Trainee counsellors
- Unemployed
- Refugees
Health Insurance/EAP
- Vitality
- Modern Health
Additional information
Counselling sessions are £60.
I have 3 concessionary spaces a week, at a cost of £45.
*I currently have one space for concessions*
Please get in touch to discuss your individual financial needs. I offer a block booking discount of 10%.
I offer a discount to counsellors in training.
I also work with Modern Health, a work based counselling and coaching platform.
Availability (Opening hours)
| Monday | 9-8:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9-3pm |
| Wednesday | 9-5pm |
| Thursday | 9-7pm |
| Friday | 9-6pm |
| Saturday | - |
| Sunday | - |
Location
Reviews Counselling Tarvin - Chester
Below you will find reviews about Counselling Tarvin - Chester - Helen
Based on 3 reviews
I looked forward to weekly meets with Helen. She helped me lift a dark cloud that often felt all consuming. Non judgemental, personalised therapy sessions have brought clarity and freedom - I am very grateful.
Thank you for being patient, kind and understanding. Your time & expertise has made a huge impact and I will forever acknowledge the value of our sessions.
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