In a mental health crisis, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option (2) Available 24/7, you will speak to a mental health professional who can listen to you and help you find the right support. Please use NHS 111 – SignVideo if you are deaf or have hearing loss. If you need someone to talk to, If you want to call someone about how you feel or how to deal with someone else’s behaviour, you could contact one of the following helplines for immediate assistance. Samaritans Telephone: 116 123 (free to call service open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for people who want to talk in confidence) Email: jo@samaritans.org SANEline Telephone: 0300 304 7000NHS choices The NHS website has some useful information, advice and support. Careline Telephone: 0845 122 8622 (Monday – Friday, 10am-1pm and 7pm-10pm) MIND Telephone: 0845 766 0163 (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm) You can also text SHOUT to 85258. There may also be local crisis cafés in your area that could support you – www.nhs.uk is a good place to find information.
In a mental health crisis, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option (2) Available 24/7, you will speak to a mental health professional who can listen to you and help you find the right support. Please use NHS 111 – SignVideo if you are deaf or have hearing loss. If you need someone to talk to, If you want to call someone about how you feel or how to deal with someone else’s behaviour, you could contact one of the following helplines for immediate assistance. Samaritans Telephone: 116 123 (free to call service open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for people who want to talk in confidence) Email: jo@samaritans.org SANEline Telephone: 0300 304 7000NHS choices The NHS website has some useful information, advice and support. Careline Telephone: 0845 122 8622 (Monday – Friday, 10am-1pm and 7pm-10pm) MIND Telephone: 0845 766 0163 (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm) You can also text SHOUT to 85258. There may also be local crisis cafés in your area that could support you – www.nhs.uk is a good place to find information.
In a mental health crisis, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option (2) Available 24/7, you will speak to a mental health professional who can listen to you and help you find the right support. Please use NHS 111 – SignVideo if you are deaf or have hearing loss. If you need someone to talk to, If you want to call someone about how you feel or how to deal with someone else’s behaviour, you could contact one of the following helplines for immediate assistance. Samaritans Telephone: 116 123 (free to call service open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for people who want to talk in confidence) Email: jo@samaritans.org SANEline Telephone: 0300 304 7000NHS choices The NHS website has some useful information, advice and support. Careline Telephone: 0845 122 8622 (Monday – Friday, 10am-1pm and 7pm-10pm) MIND Telephone: 0845 766 0163 (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm) You can also text SHOUT to 85258. There may also be local crisis cafés in your area that could support you – www.nhs.uk is a good place to find information.


Hello, I'm Helen
I am a qualified person centred counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
My experience includes working with a diverse range of adult clients both in private practice and with the NHS. Working with issues such as bereavement and loss, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, low mood and depression. I also enjoy working with trainee counsellors who are wanting to deepen their own self-awareness and sense of self.
I am also a tutor of Level 2 and 3 counselling qualifications with York Learning, supporting adult learners in developing their counselling skills and deepening their self-awareness.
My Counselling qualifications include:
TA101 - EATA (European Association for Transactional Analysis)
Level 4 - Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Level 3 - Certificate in Counselling Studies
Level 2 - Certificate in Counselling Skills
I have clinical supervision and engage in regular CPD (continuing professional development).