About Helen
Helen Marshall is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who helps people facing addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. She holds NCPS and brings three years of professional experience to her work. Helen aims to treat people with sensitivity and respect while tailoring sessions to each person’s needs.
Her approach starts with listening. She focuses on understanding the immediate problem and what matters most to the client.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped around clear goals and practical steps rather than long lectures. Clients can expect a calm, compassionate space where they can talk through painful experiences and make small changes. Helen blends several approaches to suit different situations.
She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. Cognitive behavioural techniques can help with anxious thoughts and unhelpful habits. Psychodynamic thinking and hypnotherapy are also available when exploring deeper emotions and memories.
She works with people affected by adoption and foster care issues, attachment problems, caregiver stress, and domestic violence. Helen also supports those dealing with social anxiety, isolation, guilt, narcissism in others, and women’s issues. Her aim is to help people build stronger self-worth and better everyday coping skills.
Helen asks new clients to be clear about their goals so therapy can move at a useful pace. She encourages feedback and adjusts the plan as progress is made. If you want support through grief, addiction recovery, or navigating LGBT-related concerns, Helen offers direct, practical help.
What Helen works with
Everything Helen lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Helen is listed here; the rest shows what else Helen works with.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Helen lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Helen’s therapeutic approaches work online
Helen uses attachment-based approaches to look at how early relationships shape patterns in adult life. This work helps people understand why they react in certain ways and supports building more supported ways of relating. Client-centred therapy is also central to her practice and focuses on listening, acceptance, and helping clients find their own solutions rather than being told what to do. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, offers practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and addiction-related habits.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Helen will work collaboratively to identify which methods feel most useful, and she adapts plans as goals change. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so sessions remain relevant and focused on measurable progress.
If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking to confirm how Helen is currently working. Online work can help sessions fit into a busy week, make it easier to have shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. For some people, not being in the same room can make it easier to speak openly, while others prefer longer sessions to cover more material. Confirm the practical format that suits your routine when you schedule.
Questions people ask about Helen
What kinds of problems does Helen address?
Helen works with people on addictions, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem difficulties. She also helps with related issues such as adoption and foster care, attachment problems, caregiver stress, and social anxiety.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and straightforward, focused on listening first and then setting clear goals. Sessions combine talking and practical techniques to help with day-to-day problems.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has three years of professional work experience in the UK. That time has included helping people with addiction, trauma, grief and LGBT-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom. The NCPS credential is shown as supplied by the therapist.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients. Prospective clients should confirm geographic eligibility before arranging sessions.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees should be checked during the sign-up process.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability. The therapist will use that information to plan an initial session.
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