Helen Capanda

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.

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.

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

Hello my name is Helen Capanda nee Segal, and I have availability in the week and on Saturday mornings.

Are you worried about your child’s behaviour, school refusal, anxiety or outbursts? Maybe you feel lost, overwhelmed, and unsure how to help. Or perhaps you're an adult who has tried to carry on but feels stuck, anxious or low. I offer a calm, compassionate space to help you or your child feel heard and supported. I use EMDR, play, and the therapeutic arts to explore and process difficult emotions. Together, we gently work toward healing. You’re not alone, and there is hope. I work relationally with children, teens, and adults, using EMDR, play therapy, and the arts to support emotional healing.

I specialise in trauma, anxiety, grief, and stress-related issues. My creative and collaborative approach helps clients express emotions, process past experiences, and feel more grounded. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your child, sessions are always personalised, compassionate, and designed to meet your unique needs.

It’s okay not to have it all figured out. When your child is struggling or you're carrying pain, life can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to face it alone. I offer a warm, supportive space for healing. Whether you're seeking help for yourself or your child, therapy can bring calm, clarity, and hope. You deserve support. Let’s take that first step together.

I offer a compassionate, creative, and client-led approach to therapy, supporting children, teenagers, and adults through a range of emotional and psychological challenges. As an Arts Counsellor and Accredited EMDR Therapist, I work integratively, drawing on evidence-based methods such as Person-Centred Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and the Flash Technique to help clients process trauma, manage anxiety, navigate grief, and reconnect with their inner resources.

With extensive experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, I provide a neuroaffirming and inclusive space that respects each client’s unique way of experiencing the world. Whether you’re seeking relief from overwhelming emotions, struggling with past experiences, or wanting to explore your identity through creative means, I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment where your voice is heard and your story matters.

My approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs—whether that means talking therapy, working through the arts, or using trauma-informed techniques to promote healing and resilience. Sessions can be in-person or online, and I work both short- and long-term depending on what feels right for you.

Taking the first step into therapy can feel daunting—whether you're seeking support for yourself or for your child. To make things easier, I offer a free 20-minute telephone consultation. There's no pressure—just a chance to ask questions, talk things through, and get a sense of whether we might work well together. You can find more details on my website.

If we choose to move forward, we’ll arrange a 60-minute initial session tailored to your needs:

For Adults:

A calm, supportive space to talk about what’s bringing you to therapy

A chance to explore what’s been difficult and what you hope for

My professional reflections and possible ways we could work together

An open conversation about whether I’m the right therapist for you

For Parents (seeking therapy for a child):

A thoughtful conversation about your child’s experiences and challenges

Time to share your concerns as a parent or caregiver

My initial observations and therapeutic recommendations

A discussion about whether I’m the right fit to support your child

After this session, you can decide if you’d like to continue. If so, we usually begin with a block of seven sessions. This gives us time to build trust, create safety, and start seeing some changes. After session seven, we’ll review and decide together on next steps.

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.

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

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.