BACP

Helen Yates, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Helen is a BACP therapist in the UK.

5+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, LGBT
Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy

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About Helen

Helen Yates is a United Kingdom based therapist with five years of clinical experience and a BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy which signals professional training and adherence to national standards. She works from a person-centred foundation, valuing the client as the expert in their own life while drawing on additional evidence-informed methods to suit each individual. Helen has supported people facing a wide range of challenges including LGBTQ+ related concerns, sexual abuse and trauma, gender dysphoria, body dysmorphia, addiction, eating disorders, relationship and family difficulties, career strain, and mood-related issues such as anxiety and depression.

Her practice emphasises empathy, respect, and collaboration, helping clients identify strengths and build practical strategies for coping with change, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting stresses, and neurodiverse needs like ADHD and autism. Helen also works with clients dealing with chronic illness, caregiving stress, bereavement, and complex family dynamics such as adoption, blended families, and attachment-related struggles. She encourages those taking the first steps toward therapy, acknowledging that beginning treatment often takes courage and that small steps can lead to meaningful progress.

Helen accepts clients in the UK and works with international clients as well, tailoring her approach to each person’s goals and circumstances while offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space for exploration and growth.

Areas of expertise

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, Anxiety LGBTRelationship issuesDepression Coping with life changes AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

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Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoaching Compassion fatigue ADHD

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy Gottman Method

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Hypnotherapy Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Also listed for

Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome

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Avoidant personality BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hearing impaired HIV / AIDS Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Visually impaired Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Approaches that guide online therapy

Helen combines a person-centered approach with targeted therapies to meet each client's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on offering empathic, non-directive support that helps people explore their feelings and build self-understanding; it is often useful for relationship issues, self-esteem work, and life transitions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility - it is commonly used for anxiety, stress, and coping with ongoing life challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in close relationships and how they affect present-day connections, making it helpful for intimacy-related concerns, family dynamics, and attachment issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Helen works collaboratively with clients to identify what fits best for their goals, preferences, and circumstances. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and practical.

Offering sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allows Helen to be flexible around work, family, and time zone differences. Online therapy can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into a busy life, and access registered professionals from different locations while retaining the personal therapeutic relationship at the heart of the work.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Helen Yates have?

Helen Yates has five years of professional experience.

Is Helen Yates a registered therapist?

Yes. Helen Yates holds the BACP credential - membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Helen Yates provide therapy?

Helen offers therapy in English.

Where is Helen Yates located?

Helen is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Helen Yates as my therapist?

You can work with Helen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Helen Yates work with international clients?

Yes, Helen Yates works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Helen Yates 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. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.