About Helen
Helen Lyon supports adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or not good enough. She welcomes people who seem fine on the outside but carry exhaustion, self-criticism and nagging thoughts. If you are wondering whether life has to feel like this, Helen offers a calm place to pause and consider a different path.
Helen helps people who keep saying yes when they want to say no and who replay past conversations wishing they’d acted differently.
How Helen works
She works with those whose anxiety or low mood stops them living as they want, and with people facing burnout, major life changes or relationship strain. Helen pays attention to the small, repeating patterns that keep getting in the way. Her approach is integrative and adaptable.
She listens first, then draws on ways of working that suit the person in front of her. Sessions focus on understanding how past experiences and current relationships shape present feelings and choices. Therapy is conversational and practical, not full of jargon.
Helen aims to help people quiet harsh self-talk, build clearer boundaries, and make decisions from their own values. She encourages reflection so clients can notice patterns and try different responses. Progress is checked regularly so the pace suits each person.
Helen trained and qualified seven years ago and holds NCPS as a listed credential. She has worked in independent practice since qualifying and continues with supervision and ongoing training. Sessions are offered in English and tailored to individual needs.
What Helen works with
The areas below are the ones Helen selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches work online
Helen draws on a small number of evidence-based ways of working that fit the person in front of her. One is person-centred work, which focuses on how you see yourself and the world and helps you find your own answers through listening and reflection. Another is relational work, which uses the relationship with the counsellor to notice how you connect with others and to practise different ways of relating.She also uses gentle psychodynamic ideas to look at whether past experiences are shaping current patterns. These approaches help with anxiety, low mood, self-criticism and repeating relationship problems by making patterns clearer and creating space to try new responses.
Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. Helen will discuss options with you, set goals together and review progress regularly. She adapts methods to suit your needs, pace and preferences rather than imposing one fixed model.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you work face to face when you want visual contact. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits between other commitments. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer typing, want ongoing written reflection, or need brief, more frequent support between sessions.
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