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Helen Hampton, BACP

Helen Hampton is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom.

About Helen

Helen Hampton is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are finding life hard and want a practical, flexible way forward. Helen listens first and helps clients name what is most difficult for them right now.

She begins by asking how problems affect day-to-day life and what would feel different if things improved. That helps set clear goals together. Helen respects the knowledge people bring about themselves and builds on strengths already present.

Background and approach

Her work draws on several well-known therapeutic ways of working so she can tailor sessions to each person. She uses person-centred methods to prioritise the relationship, and can include techniques from cognitive approaches and brief solution-focused work when helpful. This variety means sessions look different depending on need and preference.

Helen has four years of clinical experience and has worked with people affected by trauma, including post-traumatic stress and complex post-traumatic stress. She also supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, identity and intimacy concerns, and issues such as self-harm and panic attacks. Her practice values acceptance, warmth and clear thinking.

Conversations aim to make space for difficult feelings, to explore what has and hasn’t helped so far, and to try ways of coping that fit the person’s life. Practical steps and small changes are used alongside deeper conversation when needed.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	393145	June 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Practical therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Helen commonly draws on person-centred work and cognitive-style techniques. Person-centred work focuses on building a trusting relationship and listening closely so people feel understood; it helps when someone needs space to make sense of emotions. Cognitive-style techniques look at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect and introduce simple strategies to reduce anxiety, panic or low mood.

She takes a pluralistic approach, which means she and the client choose methods together. That means trying out different ways of working and agreeing what seems most helpful based on needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and adjusts over time as progress is reviewed.

Online therapy with Helen is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual connection, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text messaging can work well for ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to use the format that best suits how someone wants to work.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

Helen works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem problems, ADHD and bipolar-related difficulties.

How would you describe the therapeutic style used?

She uses a pluralistic way of working, combining person-centred listening with techniques from cognitive and brief solution-focused approaches to match the person’s needs.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Helen has four years of clinical experience and has worked specifically with people affected by post-traumatic stress and complex post-traumatic stress.

What professional credentials and region apply?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

In what formats can I meet with the counsellor?

Helen offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to work remotely.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What is the process for starting therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.