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Helen Heap, BACP

Helen Heap is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with ten years of experience.

About Helen

Helen Heap is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with ten years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, or low self-esteem. Helen also supports people dealing with motivation, self-confidence and life changes.

She works in a respectful and compassionate way. Sessions are collaborative and shaped around each person's needs and pace. Helen aims to make conversations straightforward and practical so people can apply what they learn between meetings.

Background and approach

Her background includes a decade of working one-to-one with adults on a wide range of concerns. That experience means she can draw on different evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to each situation. Helen pays attention to how past experiences, attachment patterns and current stresses affect day-to-day life.

In practice she focuses on building a trusting relationship first. That helps people feel able to talk about difficult memories or painful feelings. From there she and the person agree practical steps to reduce symptoms and improve coping skills.

Helen works with a variety of issues beyond the main specialities, including chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, body image, communication problems, and commitment or control issues. Her approach is steady and person-centred, aiming to help people regain confidence and move forward.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	397610	April 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

Everything Helen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

How Helen adapts evidence-based approaches online

Helen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people process difficult experiences and build coping skills. One approach focuses on working through traumatic memories in a paced, supportive way so memories become less overwhelming and everyday life feels more manageable. Another approach emphasises practical skill-building for anxiety and stress, teaching techniques such as relaxation, breathing work and planning small behavioural steps to reduce avoidance.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Helen will talk with a person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then agree an approach together. The method can be adjusted over time as needs change so therapy stays relevant and useful.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to offer flexibility. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone appointments suit people who prefer not to be on camera or have limited bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, writing through thoughts, or fitting sessions into a busy day. These options help people access therapy from different places and at times that fit their lives.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does Helen help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. She also works with related concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is respectful and compassionate, focusing on collaboration. Sessions aim to be practical and tailored to each person’s pace and goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged remotely for people in other countries.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.