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Helen Damisa, BACP

Online sessions across the UK 6+ years in practice

Helen Damisa focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief or the after-effects of trauma and abuse.

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About Helen

Helen Damisa focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief or the after-effects of trauma and abuse. She greets new clients in a calm and straightforward way and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable. Helen is based in the United Kingdom and brings six years of professional experience to her work.

In sessions she keeps language plain and practical. Conversations centre on what is happening now and what can be done differently.

Background and approach

Helen listens for patterns that make life harder and helps people try small changes that can make day-to-day life steadier. Her approach draws on several well-known counselling methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts without being led by them.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and test realistic alternatives. Attachment-Based ideas guide work on relationship and family patterns. Helen also draws on Client-Centred and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) ideas to balance understanding with practical skills.

That can include managing strong emotions, improving communication, or working through loss and major life changes. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs rather than following a fixed script. People who choose Helen often want clear, practical steps alongside calm listening.

She aims to help people gain manageable tools for coping and to feel more confident in everyday relationships and routines.

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BACP 387859 January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

What Helen works with

Everything Helen lists, in their own terms.

Approaches Helen lists

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Online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and worries without being driven by them, and supports choosing actions that match personal values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing different, more helpful ways of thinking and behaving. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early patterns of relating influence current relationships and helps people build more supported ways of connecting.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Helen will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit those needs. Over a few sessions she checks what feels useful and adapts the plan so the work stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging so people can choose what works best. Video calls are good for a close conversational feel, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low, live chat suits shorter focused check-ins, and messaging lets people reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel and to keep therapy consistent even when life is busy.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does Helen help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and grief. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, chronic illness, caregiving stress and related topics.

What is Helen's therapeutic style like?

Helen blends practical skills with empathic listening. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and feelings, testing small changes and improving day-to-day coping.

How much experience does she have?

Helen has six years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds BACP registration and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Helen can accept international clients.

In what formats are sessions available?

Helen offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Helen?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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