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Helen Allen, BACP, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - anxiety and eating concerns
See online therapy options- CBT tools
- Attachment work
- Mindfulness techniques
About Helen
Helen Allen is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a member of the National Centre for Professional Standards (NCPS). She has six years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and supports people with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, eating concerns and life changes.
She works in an integrative way. That means she uses several approaches to suit the issue being addressed. Helen draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) tools alongside attachment-based and client-centred methods to help people notice thoughts and habits and try different responses.
Helen has worked with an eating disorders charity and volunteered with a bereavement organisation. That background informs how she approaches eating, body image and grief-related concerns. She also lists other areas she often helps with, including sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem and career questions.
Her stated training includes a CPCAB Level 5 in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and an Advanced Diploma Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity from the National Centre for Eating Disorders. The profile lists BACP and NCPS as professional memberships.
In sessions she uses practical exercises and reflective conversation. Expect to look at patterns of thinking, try small behavioural experiments, and practice mindfulness or grounding techniques when useful. The focus is on clear, usable steps rather than abstract theory.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Helen uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to focus on thoughts and behaviours that keep a problem going. That approach breaks issues into manageable steps and is useful for anxiety, sleep problems and eating patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and how early connections affect current relationships; it can help with intimacy-related issues and trust. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises the person’s perspective and aims to make space for honest reflection and practical choices.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals and try methods that fit your situation. Sessions are collaborative and can shift between techniques as needs change, so the focus stays on what helps most in day-to-day life.
The therapist's profile does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm the session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit short check-ins into a lunch break or to join from a quieter room. It also allows practising tools such as guided mindfulness or behavioural experiments in the context of everyday life, and it can reduce travel time so sessions are simpler to schedule.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating concerns and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
CBT tools are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioural changes. Sessions include practical exercises and homework to try new responses between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of experience and has worked with an eating disorders charity and a bereavement organisation.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the BACP and NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and the profile indicates she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; 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 therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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