Helen Fox, BACP

Helen Fox is a BACP registered person centred counsellor who lives and works in Southend On Sea. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists - and brings a compassionate, practical approach to working with adults and young people.

Working primarily with clients from the South East of England, Helen has built wide experience supporting people through difficulties such as depression and anxiety, trauma, family and relationship concerns, grief and loss, social and behavioural challenges, communication and self-esteem issues, school and career decisions, anger management, stress, and life transitions. She is trained in trauma-informed modalities and aims to offer care that recognises the impact of past experiences on present functioning.

Helen’s practice emphasizes helping people develop healthier tools and responses, whether that means learning new coping strategies or addressing a specific, difficult issue. She offers attentive, person-centred support and welcomes contact from those seeking assistance. Her practice hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am - 6.45pm, and she will, where possible, respond to messages within one working day. Messages received at the weekend will be answered on the next working day, and she is typically not available on UK public holidays.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on helping people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward a values-driven life. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, low mood, and situations where clients want to clarify what matters to them and build meaningful action.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotional responses. It can help people working through relationship difficulties, fears of abandonment, or patterns that affect intimacy and trust.

Client-Centred Therapy, rooted in the person centred tradition, prioritises empathy, nonjudgemental presence, and the client’s own capacity for growth. It suits people who want a supportive space to explore feelings, identity, and life choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Helen will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapt sessions as understanding grows.

Online therapy offers flexible access to support through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments, allow continuity of care across locations, and provide different ways to communicate depending on what feels most comfortable for the client.