- Person-centred focus
- Practical tools
- Men's wellbeing
About Helen
Helen Yates works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She supports men’s wellbeing concerns including identity, intimacy and coping with major life changes. Helen also helps with addiction, grief, trauma and issues around body image and self-esteem.
Helen uses a gentle, person-centred style in sessions. She treats the person as the expert in their own life and aims to create space for people to talk and be heard. She mixes listening with practical tools drawn from other approaches when that helps.
Her background includes five years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has worked with a wide range of concerns such as gender and LGBTQ+ issues, sexual abuse, eating difficulties and career stress.
Sessions are conversational and focused on the client’s goals. Helen helps people notice patterns, try small changes and build on strengths that already exist. She keeps suggestions straightforward and easy to practise between meetings.
People looking for a counsellor who emphasises respect and collaborative work may find her style approachable. Helen aims to support people through practical steps and thoughtful listening as they move towards clearer choices and steadier routines.
Therapeutic approaches and online working
Helen commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred work in her practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and choosing actions that match your values, which can help with anxiety, low mood and life changes. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the centre of the conversation, offering active listening and non-judgemental support to help clarify what matters most.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their situation, goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that fit best. Helen adapts what she offers as the work progresses rather than using a fixed programme.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that regular online sessions help them practise changes in everyday settings while keeping the focus on their goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Helen specialise in?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties plus addiction, trauma, grief and body image. The list also includes areas such as ADHD, parenting strain and career challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Helen works from a person-centred approach that puts the client at the heart of the work. She listens, reflects and uses practical techniques from other therapies when useful.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including LGBTQ+ matters, sexual abuse, eating difficulties and career stress.
What credentials and where is she based?
Helen is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients according to the profile information provided.
How are sessions organised and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Helen?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.