- Client-centred approach
- Practical coping tools
- Support for adoption topics
About Helen
Helen Yates is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. She supports clients dealing with trauma, addiction, identity and LGBT topics, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and the challenges tied to adoption and foster care. Helen speaks English and works from a person-centred perspective to listen and respond to each person's needs.
She uses a mix of approaches depending on what suits the individual. Helen draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy alongside a core Client-Centred approach. That means sessions focus on what matters to the person and practical steps that can make life a little easier.
Helen has five years of experience working with a range of concerns including attachment issues, body image, parenting stress and long-term health conditions. She aims to help people identify strengths, set small achievable goals and build tools for coping with setbacks.
Her style is straightforward and supportive. Sessions are collaborative - the person’s priorities shape the work. Helen encourages clear steps, plain language and practical exercises when these help.
Clients are invited to start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then arranging sessions according to availability. Fees vary by location and therapist arrangements, and the subscription used can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches online and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts. It is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and trust; it can help with attachment issues and relationship hurt. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work, with the counsellor offering empathic listening and reflection so the person can find their own answers.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and preferences, then suggest methods that may suit them. That choice is reviewed over time so the work stays relevant and practical.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, avoid travel time and keep continuity when circumstances change. It also allows choices around how to meet, which can affect session length and pacing. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets and short skills practices to work well in remote sessions, helping people build useful tools between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Helen commonly help with?
Helen supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, plus trauma, addiction and identity concerns. She also lists adoption and foster care among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her sessions are person-centred and collaborative. She listens first, then uses practical exercises from CBT, ACT or DBT when they fit the person's goals.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life issues. That background includes supporting people with attachment and body image concerns.
Where is Helen based and what credential does she hold?
Helen practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with BACP. Sessions are delivered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English for all clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. The therapist profile will tell you what is available at the time of scheduling.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Helen?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.