- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship patterns
- Self-worth work
About Helen
Helen Pool is a counsellor who focuses on helping men and other clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure of themselves. She speaks plainly about patterns that keep people trapped and offers steady support while clients work out what they want to change. Helen’s background means she often connects with people dealing with anxiety, relationship strain, low self-worth, trauma, addiction or big life changes.
Helen practises in a way that adapts to each person. She draws on Attachment-Based work, Client-Centred ideas and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy among other approaches. Sessions aim to uncover repeated patterns, name the feelings underneath them, and try new ways of relating and coping.
Her own experience of working through people-pleasing and abandonment fear informs a practical, warm style. Helen describes her manner as open and gently challenging, helping clients find clarity rather than giving directives. Over eight years she has supported people with grief, intimacy issues, parenting stress, anger and career pressures.
Helen holds a Postgraduate Diploma from Leeds Beckett University and a Diploma in Hypnotherapy, and is a BACP member. Her previous career as an engineer and project manager gives her insight into workplace demands and career-related stress.
She offers sessions to adults and young people aged 11 and up and works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.
How Helen’s approaches translate to online counselling
Attachment-Based work focuses on how early bonds shape present relationships. It helps people recognise patterns of closeness and distance and try new ways of connecting when relationships feel stuck.Client-Centred work puts the person’s experience at the centre. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what is said, and supports the client to find their own answers and strengths.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It is practical and problem-focused, helping people test unhelpful beliefs and develop different coping strategies for anxiety, low mood or unhelpful behaviours.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative part of the work. Helen will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first, adjusting the plan as you go. That collaborative choice helps keep sessions relevant and focused on what matters to you.
Online counselling can make it easier to fit work on wellbeing into a busy life. Before booking, confirm which session formats are available for Helen so they meet your needs. Practical benefits can include avoiding travel, shorter check-ins during a workday, or using phone-only sessions when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can offer online sessions that mirror many face-to-face benefits while allowing therapy to be scheduled around everyday commitments.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Helen help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, addiction, trauma and grief among other concerns. Her work also covers parenting, career pressures and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and gently challenging, focusing on understanding repeated patterns and finding practical ways forward. Sessions combine listening with straightforward reflection and collaborative planning.
How long has she been practising?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with people on issues such as anxiety, relationships, trauma and self-esteem.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
Helen holds a Postgraduate Diploma from Leeds Beckett University, a Diploma in Hypnotherapy, and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. The site sign-up will show which formats this counsellor offers.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is shown during sign-up.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.