- Person centred
- Mindfulness based
- Values focused
About Helen
Helen Fox is a BACP registered person centred counsellor who offers supportive, practical therapy for adults. She aims to help people manage stress, sleep difficulties, anxiety and relationship concerns in clear, down-to-earth sessions. Helen presents herself as warm and approachable and makes space for straightforward conversation about real-life problems.
Helen works mainly with adults and young people in the South East of England, and she accepts international clients. She has four years of practice experience and regularly helps people facing depression, trauma, grief and parenting strains. Sleeping problems and eating concerns are among the issues she commonly addresses.
Her style draws on person centred principles and other approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, existential ideas and mindfulness. In practical terms that means the work focuses on what matters to the person, present moment awareness, and making choices that match personal values.
Sessions often involve talking through difficult situations, trying new ways of responding, and building simple tools to manage mood, sleep and stress. Helen also brings trauma-informed awareness to support people who have experienced abuse or difficult life events.
Working days are Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 6.45pm, and she aims to reply to messages within one working day. Messages received at weekends are answered on the next working day and she is typically not available on UK public holidays. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
How Helen uses ACT, attachment work and mindfulness online
Helen often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take small, manageable steps towards them while also accepting difficult feelings. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety and sleep problems where unhelpful avoidance keeps problems going.Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how past relationships affect current patterns. This helps when difficulties in relationships, trust or communication are part of the problem, including intimacy-related concerns.
Mindfulness approaches are offered to build simple routines for calmer thinking and better rest. Mindfulness practices can support people struggling with insomnia, rumination or high arousal by teaching short, practical exercises to use in daily life.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try different strategies and adjust the way of working based on how well each method fits the person's needs and preferences.
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can help fit therapy around work, care commitments and busy days by removing travel time and making it easier to attend brief check-ins or regular meetings. They also make it simpler to continue therapy when living away from the therapist's local area.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Helen help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and sleep difficulties, among other concerns such as relationship and career issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The work is person centred and collaborative, using mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment ideas to focus on what matters to the client.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Helen has four years of practice experience and describes herself as a person centred counsellor who works with adults and young people.
Where is she based and how is she registered?
She is based in Southend On Sea in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Helen?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.