Counsellor profile
Helen Willoughby, BACP, NCPS
Based in United Kingdom ยท 22 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, relationships and trauma
Continue with HelenAt a glance
- Registrations
- BACP, United Kingdom (384407); NCPS, United Kingdom (NCS23-02395)
- Qualifications
- BACP, NCPS
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Helen supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Helen
BACP, NCPS. Helen Willoughby has worked as a counsellor since 2003 and brings 22 years' experience to her practice in the United Kingdom. She previously worked as a nurse and now runs a private counselling practice. She works with people on issues such as sexuality, gender, relationships, grief, low self-confidence, abuse and mental health concerns including anxiety and depression.
Helen uses several counselling methods and describes her approach in straightforward terms. She draws on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques, Jungian ideas, mindfulness and motivational interviewing when these fit a person's needs. In sessions she talks things through with clients and looks at practical steps they can try between meetings.
Her work covers a broad range of concerns including stress, addictions, eating issues, intimacy-related problems, sleeping difficulties, parenting strain and career questions. She also addresses trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, bipolar difficulties, ADHD and a range of related areas such as codependency, body image and communication problems.
Helen aims to treat each person as an individual and to answer questions at the start of counselling. Her style is direct and respectful, helping people consider what they want to change and how to get there. She also supports people coping with life changes, divorce and long-term illness.
People who prefer practical conversations about feelings and behaviour may find her approach helpful. Helen accepts international clients and runs her practice from the United Kingdom. If someone wants to proceed they are invited to use the site process to see online counselling options and book a first session.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person says, helping them to feel understood and to decide what matters most to work on. It is often used for relationship concerns, identity and low self-confidence.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleeping problems and stress management.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches ways of paying attention to the present moment and noticing thoughts without immediately reacting. This can help with rumination, anxiety and managing strong emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and the issues you bring and then agree a practical plan together. That plan can combine different methods if that seems helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so check the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and offer shorter check-ins when that suits your schedule. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt techniques for remote sessions so the work remains focused and practical.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and relationship problems, grief, sleeping and parenting difficulties, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred with practical elements from cognitive behavioural therapy, Jungian ideas, mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help people talk through issues and try strategies between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked as a counsellor since 2003, giving around 22 years' experience, and previously practised as a nurse.
What credentials and location apply?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Checking a registration
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