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Helana Pennell

BACP

Helana Pennell, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Helana is a BACP therapist in the UK.

  • 3+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
  • Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy
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About Helana

Helana Pennell views each person as the expert of their own story and focuses on uncovering the strengths that support lasting change. She encourages clients to recognise the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life, and she offers steady professional support to help people take the first steps toward meaningful change. Helana works from a client-centered framework that prioritises empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgemental stance to create a space where clients feel heard and empowered.

With a focus on stress, anxiety, relationships, family dynamics, self-esteem, and adapting to life changes, she also attends to caregiver stress, communication difficulties, forgiveness, feelings of guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, and the development of self-love. Helana is a BACP credential holder - BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and she brings three years of professional experience in supporting adults through personal challenges. Based in the United Kingdom and offering services in English, she aims to collaborate with clients to identify practical goals and to build on existing strengths that foster resilience and well-being.

Areas of expertise

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Client-Centered Approaches for Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy is at the heart of Helana Pennell's practice. This approach focuses on listening closely to the client's experience, validating feelings, and supporting self-directed growth. It is often helpful for people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and life transitions because it prioritises the person's own goals and pace.

Helana emphasises a strengths-based, collaborative process where the therapist and client work together to identify what feels most useful. She helps clients explore options, set meaningful goals, and try practical strategies while respecting each person's values and preferences. Finding the right way forward is seen as a shared task rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Online sessions via video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy lives and can make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These options allow clients to choose the mode that best fits their schedule and comfort level, making therapy more accessible without sacrificing the collaborative, empathic work that client-centered therapy aims to provide.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Helana Pennell have?

Helana Pennell has 3 years of experience.

Is Helana Pennell a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Helana Pennell provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Helana Pennell located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Helana Pennell as my therapist?

Clients can work with Helana Pennell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Helana Pennell work with international clients?

Helana Pennell does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Helana Pennell cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Clients can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with their therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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