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Helen Wilkinson, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- CBT based methods
- Relationship work
- Goal focused
About Helen
Helen Wilkinson is a counsellor credentialed with the NCPS and has nine years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are feeling stressed or anxious, dealing with relationship and family problems, or struggling with motivation and confidence. Sessions are offered in English and Helen accepts international clients.
Her approach focuses on practical ways to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centred and solution-focused methods to help people set clear goals and try different responses. Work may include checking daily routines, identifying thinking patterns and planning small experiments to test new behaviours.
Helen also draws on Imago-based ideas for relationship work and motivational interviewing when someone wants help with change and keeping it going. For people facing addiction, trauma, chronic illness or life changes she brings structured conversations and attention to strengths. She emphasises clear steps rather than abstract talk.
Sessions typically involve direct discussion, short exercises between meetings and practical problem solving. Helen pays attention to communication problems, attachment issues and concerns about identity or cultural difference. She offers straightforward feedback and helps people plan next steps for everyday life.
People who want concrete tools for stress, relationship strain, low mood, or career doubts often find this approach helpful. The early sessions focus on what needs to change and what small actions can be tried first.
Practical approaches for online work
Helen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try specific behaviour changes. CBT sessions tend to focus on noticing thinking patterns, setting small experiments and tracking what helps reduce worry or low mood.She also uses Client-Centred Therapy which focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people clarify their own priorities. For relationship concerns she draws on Imago Relationship Therapy to look at interaction patterns and improve communication between partners.
Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. Helen will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs with the client and agree a plan that feels manageable. The choice of approach is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings around work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to try out new techniques between meetings because sessions can fit more easily into busy weeks.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Helen usually help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, low mood, motivation and confidence, addictions, trauma and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, structured techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centred and solution-focused methods to set goals and try new behaviours.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Helen has nine years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is credentialed with the NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm session logistics and timing when you book.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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