Helen Newman , BACP, NCPS

Helen Newman is an integrative counsellor with five years of clinical experience offering one-to-one sessions for adult clients. She has completed over 1,000 hours of therapeutic counselling work and creates a non-judgmental space where people can feel genuinely listened to and understood as they explore their concerns.

Her practice is grounded in a person-centered way of working that draws on humanistic, psychodynamic, and behaviourist ideas. This integrative stance means sessions are client-led and flexible, allowing the focus to move between past, present, and future depending on an individual’s needs. Helen adapts methods to suit each person’s unique circumstances, supporting practical understanding and emotional insight.

She holds professional credentials including BACP and NCPS, which indicate formal training and recognised membership with counselling bodies. Helen encourages clients to take the courageous first steps toward greater wellbeing and aims to support and empower people as they work toward meaningful change.

How Helen Newman blends therapeutic approaches for online care

Helen Newman works from an integrative standpoint and commonly draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a compassionate, accepting space where the client’s experience guides the work; it helps people build self-understanding, confidence, and a stronger sense of agency. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) explores the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers practical strategies to manage patterns such as anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful coping habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Helen collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. The process is guided by the client’s priorities and shaped through shared decision making.

Online therapy with Helen is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent support, attend sessions from home, and continue therapeutic work between meetings with shorter check-ins when needed.