BACP

Helen Yates, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Helen is a BACP therapist in the UK.

5+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, LGBT
Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy

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About Helen

Helen Yates is a United Kingdom-based therapist who brings five years of professional experience to her practice. She holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and draws on a range of training to support people through difficult life moments.

Her work covers a wide spectrum of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, eating and sleeping challenges, parenting and family issues, intimacy-related concerns, and career or self-esteem struggles. She also offers support for ADHD, bipolar-related challenges, compassion fatigue, and those navigating adoption, abandonment, aging, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and body image or identity questions.

Helen’s primary approach is the person-centred or client-centered model, which treats each person as the expert in their own life and emphasises empathy, respect, and collaboration. She also integrates techniques from therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when these better meet an individual’s needs.

Helen frames therapy as a collaborative process that builds on a person’s strengths and resilience. She recognises that starting therapy takes courage and offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore change, make decisions, and develop practical coping strategies tailored to each client’s situation.

Areas of expertise

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, Anxiety LGBTRelationship issuesDepression Coping with life changes AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

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Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoaching Compassion fatigue ADHD

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy Gottman Method

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Hypnotherapy Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Also listed for

Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome

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Avoidant personality BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hearing impaired HIV / AIDS Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Visually impaired Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online care

Helen integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to support clients in an online setting. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a nonjudgmental space where clients are viewed as the experts in their own lives - this approach helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current connections and emotional responses - it can be especially helpful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Helen approaches this collaboratively, working with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. She adapts methods from other evidence-informed therapies when needed so the plan fits the client rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers practical benefits that suit many lifestyles. Video calls and phone sessions allow for face-to-face connection without travel, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible options for ongoing support, brief check-ins, or people who prefer writing. These formats increase accessibility and make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, enabling consistent progress across different modes of communication.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Helen Yates have?

Helen Yates has five years of professional experience as a therapist.

Is Helen Yates a registered therapist?

Yes. Helen Yates holds BACP accreditation. No further registration details are provided here.

In which languages does Helen Yates provide therapy?

Helen Yates provides therapy in English.

Where is Helen Yates located?

Helen Yates is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Helen Yates as my therapist?

Clients can work with Helen Yates through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Helen Yates work with international clients?

Yes. Helen Yates works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Helen Yates cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.