Helen Pool, BACP

Helen Pool offers compassionate, practical therapy for people who feel stuck in repeating patterns or overwhelmed by relationships, self-doubt, and life transitions. She understands how fear of rejection and early experiences of abandonment can shape self-worth and behavior, because she worked through similar issues herself before training as a therapist. That lived experience informs her approach and brings a grounded empathy to sessions.

Over eight years of practice, Helen has supported clients from around the world with anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, family dynamics, and major life changes. Her style is warm, open, and gently challenging - she creates a safe space to explore the thoughts and patterns that hold people back while helping them discover the inner resources they already have. She does not offer one-size-fits-all solutions; instead she tailors work to each person, combining insight with practical tools.

Helen trained academically and clinically, holding a Postgraduate Diploma from Leeds Beckett University and a Diploma in Hypnotherapy. She is a registered member of the BACP and NCPS - the BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Before qualifying as a therapist she worked as an Engineer and Project Manager, which gives her a clear understanding of workplace pressures and professional stress. She works with adults and young people aged 11 and up via video, phone, live chat, and messaging.

Attachment, Client-Centered, and CBT Approaches Online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current emotional patterns and interaction styles. It helps people understand fears around abandonment, attachment issues, and how past bonds influence present relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a non-directive, empathetic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and helps clients access their own strengths and choices - this approach suits those seeking a supportive space to explore identity, self-esteem, and life decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thoughts and behaviours by teaching practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and change patterns that maintain difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Helen works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the work over time so it feels useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from different locations. Registered professionals and therapists can deliver meaningful, structured work through these formats, which can be especially helpful for those balancing work, family, or other commitments.