About Helen
Helen Marshall helps people who are coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT concerns, and low self-esteem. She writes in plain language and aims to make early steps easy to take for someone who is worried or unsure. Helen holds an NCPS credential and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.
Helen listens with sensitivity and respect. She works to understand each person's situation before suggesting a way forward.
How Helen works
Conversations are shaped around what matters to the individual rather than a fixed plan. Her practice combines approaches that look at attachment patterns, present‑day thinking, and deeper life stories. Techniques may include reflective talking, practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking, and guided hypnotherapy when appropriate.
Helen explains options clearly and helps clients choose what feels right. She also supports people dealing with the effects of adoption and foster care, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, and relationship communication problems. Other areas she addresses include domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions focus on small, manageable steps. Helen aims to build confidence, reduce distress, and help people find clearer ways to cope. The approach is collaborative - the client and counsellor set goals together and check progress as they go.
Helen lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
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.
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Training and background
| Register | NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate to online support
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape how people connect now; it can help with trust, attachment issues and relationship patterns. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience without judgement and helps people find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) concentrates on practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour and is often useful for addiction, anxiety and low self-esteem.Choosing a therapeutic approach is a shared process. Helen will discuss options with the client, try out methods that fit the person's goals, and adjust the work as progress is made. The aim is to find a way of working that feels relevant and manageable for the individual.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins or for people who prefer typing. These formats make it simpler to maintain continuity of care and remain flexible around work and family commitments.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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