Helen Willoughby, BACP, NCPS

Helen Willoughby has been working as a therapist since 2003 after many years of practice as a nurse. In her private practice she supports people with a broad range of concerns, including sexuality, mental health, relationships, gender issues, grieving, low self-confidence, family difficulties, and experiences of abuse, including sexual abuse.

She provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space and draws on a variety of counselling models such as person-centred therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and Gestalt approaches to match the work to each individual's needs. At the outset of therapy she takes time to answer any questions or doubts and explains how sessions can proceed. Helen treats each person as an individual and works with kindness and compassion, adjusting pace and interventions to suit what is most helpful for the client.

Helen recognises that counselling can be challenging and that engaging in the work often requires courage. She aims to offer moments of relief and self-kindness, and to support people in moving forward toward their goals. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials - professional qualifications in counselling and psychotherapy - and practices from the United Kingdom.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Helen Willoughby

Helen works with client-centred therapy, which focuses on the individual's own experience and priorities and helps people feel heard and understood as they explore personal concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour - it can be practical for issues such as anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful coping strategies. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices to reduce reactivity and support coping with stress and difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Helen collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the mix of techniques as the work unfolds to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access consistent support around work, family, or travel commitments. For many people this range of options helps maintain continuity of care and allows therapy to fit into everyday life with fewer logistical barriers when working with registered professionals and therapists.