Helen Townsend

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

With over 20 years of counselling experience, I initially supported colleagues in a corporate environment, gradually expanding to diverse sectors such as education, voluntary work, and private practice. 

Currently managing my private practice, I offer counselling for Children & Young People (CYP) and Adults, both online and in-person.

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, I co-established a nationwide service providing free emotional support to frontline workers/healthcare professionals in the UK. 

As an accredited Psychotherapist, I adhere to ethical codes set by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

In adult counselling, I tailor my approach to the client's needs, providing a confidential space to explore thoughts and feelings. My goal is to assist clients in managing emotions, expressing them healthily, developing a positive life attitude, and recognising and utilising their strengths.

Specialising in counselling young people, I hold a post-qualification Certificate in Counselling Young People. I work with individuals aged 10 and above, addressing issues like self-esteem, coping with anxieties, bullying, and peer pressure. 

My expertise extends to handling suicidal thoughts and self-harm, incorporating creative methods like play, art, and crafts to encourage expression and insight into the unconscious mind. 

I adapt my approach based on the preferences of the young clients, emphasising flexibility without imposing decisions, advice, or beliefs.

Being on a CYPT accredited register underscores my competency and training standards when working with CYP clients.

Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm

As a supervisor, I have experience of working with trainees and newly qualified counsellors, as well as with experienced and accredited practitioners. I have an Advanced Diploma in Supervision to a level 7 that is accredited with NCP.  

Counselling can be a very demanding profession, practicing as a counsellor can drain your inner resources, consume your energies and raise questions that you need to explore. I offer clinical supervision to counsellors, psychotherapists and other helping professionals, such as social workers, support workers and community workers.

I work with young people myself and so therefore, offer supervision & experience for those therapists working with this client group. In addition, I have extensive experience of working both in private practice and in counselling organisations both as a counsellor and as a manager of a counselling service. 

Please get in touch if you’d like to find out more about me and my supervisory practice. 

Initially I would suggest that we meet for 30 minutes (telephone or video) to see if we feel we are a good fit as supervisor and supervisee.