Helen Willoughby , BACP, NCPS

Helen Willoughby is a therapist in the United Kingdom with 22 years of experience in counselling and therapeutic work. Before qualifying as a therapist she worked for many years as a nurse, and that clinical background informs her practical, compassionate approach to care. She maintains a private practice and has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, issues around sexuality and gender, grief, low self-esteem, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, and long-term mood conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder.

Helen works with clients who are navigating life changes, coping with chronic illness or bereavement, managing anger or intimacy-related issues, and exploring identity and communication problems. She treats each person as an individual and combines several counselling models to tailor sessions to the needs of the moment, drawing on client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioural techniques, Gestalt methods, and other therapeutic tools as appropriate.

Helen holds the credentials BACP and NCPS, which indicate professional membership and recognised training in counselling and psychotherapy. She aims to create a kind, respectful space where early questions and doubts are addressed, and she supports clients to take steps forward at a pace that feels manageable. Helen is accepting new clients, including international clients, and offers sessions through a variety of remote formats.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Helen integrates several evidence-informed approaches to tailor therapy to each client's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on offering a nonjudgmental, empathetic space where the client's own goals and experience guide the work - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem, exploring identity, and strengthening relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with mood difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical awareness and present-moment skills that can reduce emotional reactivity and support coping with chronic stress, grief, or persistent worry.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Helen works collaboratively with clients to assess their priorities, values, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so the therapy remains relevant and practical. Licensed professionals will help you explore options and agree a plan that feels right.

Online therapy with Helen is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexible scheduling around work, family, or geographic constraints. These remote options make it possible to continue consistent therapy when in-person meetings are difficult, and they provide multiple ways to engage depending on comfort and communication style.