Helen Capanda
Registered Member MBACP (Accredited)
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07790797972
Therapist - London
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
About me and my therapy practice
Trauma Therapy & Integrative Support – Helping You Move Forward
When life feels overwhelming, looking ahead to the future can feel almost impossible. You want to feel better, you want to move forward—but you feel stuck. It’s like the world is moving around you, and you're frozen in place.
Trauma can show up in many different ways. It’s not always easy to recognise when you need support. You might be experiencing:
Anxiety or panic
Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
Feeling isolated or disconnected
Addictive behaviours
Difficulties in relationships
Mood swings or irritability
Work-related stress or burnout
Unexplained physical pain
If any of this sounds familiar, please know you’re not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone either.
I understand trauma, not just professionally but personally. I know how hard it can be to reach out. That’s why I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can begin to feel safe, grounded, and more like yourself again.
Practice description
I work relationally, meaning that our connection and the therapeutic relationship are at the heart of the work. Healing happens through connection—feeling truly seen, heard, and understood.
As an Integrative Therapist, I tailor therapy to your unique needs. I draw on a range of approaches including:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) – a powerful and evidence-based therapy for trauma and PTSD
Therapeutic Arts – helpful for those who find it difficult to express their thoughts and feelings in words
These approaches can support you to process difficult experiences, ease emotional and physical pain, and make sense of what’s happened. They can help you feel more connected to yourself and others. And no—you don’t need to be artistic to benefit from this way of working.
Every session is shaped around you. You can expect compassionate, relational, and personalised support that honours your story and helps you build a future that feels calm, peaceful, and free.
My first session
Your first session
Taking that first step and getting in touch can be daunting, you may have lots of questions on your mind.
This is why I offer a free 20-minute, no-obligation telephone conversation. During this time, we can think about whether it would be helpful to arrange an initial online appointment - please visit my website for more information.
The initial assessment appointment can be up to 75 min.
It involves;
* An in-depth discussion about the situation
* The reasons for considering therapy for yourself or your child
* The most appropriate intervention
Types of therapy
EMDR, Integrative, Person centred
Clients I work with
Adults, Children, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
Availability
Hello my name is Helen Capanda nee Segal, and I have availability in the week and on Saturday mornings.
About me and my therapy practice
Helping Children, Teens, and Families Feel More Connected and Calm. When your child or teenager is struggling—emotionally, socially, or at school—it can be heartbreaking. You may feel helpless, overwhelmed, or unsure how to support them. It can feel like you're trying everything, yet nothing seems to work. You’re worried about their future, and it's taking a toll on the whole family.You don’t have to do this alone.
I support children, teens, and families through therapy that is gentle, creative, and deeply attuned to each individual’s needs. I create a safe and supportive space where young people can express what’s going on beneath the surface—often without needing to find the “right words.”
A Trusted & Experienced Therapist for Children and Teenagers
I'm a BACP Accredited Integrative Therapist with over 25 years of experience working with young people—first as an art teacher and now as a therapeutic counsellor working in private practice and as a school counsellor. For over three decades, the creative arts have been a core part of my life and work. I’ve seen again and again how powerful art, play, and imagination can be in helping children and teens work through emotional and behavioural challenges.
Children often don’t have the words to express complex feelings like sadness, anger, anxiety, or fear. Through creative therapy and play-based approaches, I help them safely explore these feelings, reduce emotional distress, and learn healthy ways to cope.
Support for Challenges at Home and School
Many parents reach out to me when their child is:
Struggling at school or refusing to attend
Withdrawing socially or emotionally
Acting out at home or school
Anxious, tearful, or highly sensitive
Having trouble sleeping or concentrating
Experiencing grief, separation, or trauma
Showing signs of low self-esteem or self-harm
If any of this resonates, know that you're not alone—and that support is available.
Practice description
A Relational, Personalised Approach
I work relationally and collaboratively—which means that I focus on building strong, trusting connections with both children and their parents or carers. Therapy is never “one-size-fits-all.” I adapt my approach to meet your child exactly where they are and support you as a family to reconnect and find your way through challenges together.
Sessions may involve talking, drawing, painting, sand-tray, play, music, clay and movement and the use of puppets, depending on your child’s needs. You don’t need to be artistic to benefit—it’s all about creative expression, not performance.
Over time, families often notice:
A calmer home environment
Improved emotional regulation
Stronger communication between parents and children
Tools and strategies that can be used long after therapy ends
There is hope. Things can get better.
My first session
What to Expect – Your First Session
Taking the first step can feel daunting, especially if your child is finding things difficult. To make things easier, I offer a free 20-minute telephone consultation—no pressure, just a chance to talk and ask questions. Please visit my website for more information.
If we decide to move forward, we’ll arrange a 60-minute initial session which includes:
- A thoughtful conversation about your child’s experiences.
- Your concerns as a parent.
- My professional observations and possible next steps.
- Whether I feel I’m the right therapist to support your child.
- You then decide if I am the right person to help and we book in further sessions.
I recommend starting with seven sessions, giving us time to build trust and begin to notice progress. After session seven, we review and decide together whether to continue.
What I can help with
Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Eating disorders, Loss, Self esteem, Stress
Types of therapy
Creative therapy, EMDR, Integrative, Person centred, Play therapy, Relational
Clients I work with
Adults, Children, Families, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited
Therapist - Beddington
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
About me and my therapy practice
Trauma Therapy & Integrative Support – Helping You Move Forward
When life feels overwhelming, looking ahead to the future can feel almost impossible. You want to feel better, you want to move forward—but you feel stuck. It’s like the world is moving around you, and you're frozen in place.
Trauma can show up in many different ways. It’s not always easy to recognise when you need support. You might be experiencing:
Anxiety or panic
Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
Feeling isolated or disconnected
Addictive behaviours
Difficulties in relationships
Mood swings or irritability
Work-related stress or burnout
Unexplained physical pain
If any of this sounds familiar, please know you’re not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone either.
I understand trauma, not just professionally but personally. I know how hard it can be to reach out. That’s why I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space where you can begin to feel grounded, calm, and more like yourself again.
As an Integrative Therapist, I tailor therapy to your individual needs. I draw on a variety of approaches including:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) – a powerful and evidence-based therapy for trauma and PTSD
Therapeutic Arts – ideal for those who find it difficult to express themselves through words alone
These approaches help you process painful memories, make sense of difficult emotions, and reconnect with yourself. You don’t need to be ‘artistic’ to benefit—this is about expression, not performance.
Together, we’ll work at your pace. You can expect compassionate, personalised support that honours your experiences and helps you build a future that feels calm, peaceful, and free.
Practice description
What to Expect
A safe, supportive space to explore your concerns
Understanding and identifying the root causes of anxiety or phobia
EMDR sessions are designed to help you reduce symptoms, build resilience, and regain control of your life
Practical tools for long-term coping and confidence
My first session
Take the First Step
However, taking that first step toward therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re struggling with anxiety. That is why I offer a free 20-minute, no-obligation telephone consultation. During this time, we can think about whether it would be helpful to arrange an initial consultation appointment.
The initial assessment appointment is approxiately 60 min.
It involves;
* An in-depth discussion about the situation
* The most appropriate intervention
* Your hopes and goals for the future.
You then decide if I am the right person to help, and if so, we book further sessions and move forward with the therapy.
What I can help with
Addictions, Eating disorders, Identity issues, Infertility, Personal development, Relationships, Self esteem, Sexuality, Spirituality, Women's issues
Types of therapy
Creative therapy, EMDR, Integrative, Person centred, Relational
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Short term sessions