Helen Heap, BACP
Helen Heap helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +3 more
About Helen
Helen Heap helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. She works with clients who want to build motivation and lasting confidence. Helen is based in the United Kingdom and has a BACP accreditation with ten years of professional experience.
She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters to each person. Conversations are practical and paced to suit the individual. Helen aims to make therapy feel collaborative rather than prescriptive.
Background and approach
Her work often centres on understanding patterns that keep people stuck. She helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and then tries new ways of responding. This can include small experiments between sessions and step-by-step goal setting.
Helen also supports people dealing with complicated loss and long-term stress. She pays attention to how past hurts affect present relationships and everyday life. The aim is to restore a sense of agency and steadier self-worth over time.
Sessions are framed around respect and compassion. Helen listens to what you most need and adapts the pace and focus accordingly. The process is intended to be practical, grounded and human.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 397610 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Helen works with
Everything Helen lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Online support
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through your goals, preferences and current needs, then suggest methods to try together. You and the therapist monitor progress and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits you rather than forcing a fixed model.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or want more frequent, brief contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Helen commonly help with?
Helen works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns, plus a range of related topics such as body image, communication problems, chronic illness and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and compassionate, focusing on practical steps and clear conversations tailored to each person’s pace and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience supporting people through life challenges and changes.
Where is Helen based and what credential does she hold?
Helen is based in the United Kingdom and holds accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are therapy sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English for both local and international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client’s preference.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Helen?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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