Helen Allen, BACP, NCPS
Integrative counsellor for emotional and eating issues
- Eating and body image
- Person-centred approach
- Practical coping tools
About Helen Allen
Helen Allen is an integrative counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), credentials that reflect her commitment to recognised standards of practice.
Helen works with people facing a wide range of concerns, including eating and food-related issues, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, and life changes such as parenting, career transitions, and ageing-related challenges. Her clinical focus spans both common struggles like stress, sleeping problems, and depression and more specialised areas such as intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and body image distress.
As an integrative practitioner, Helen tailors her approach to each person, drawing on person-centred values and blending psychodynamic ideas, somatic processing, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioural techniques to meet individual needs. She also brings experience working alongside eating disorders services and bereavement support organisations, informing a nuanced understanding of complex emotional difficulties.
Helen aims to create a calm, non-judgemental therapeutic space where people can explore what is getting in the way of wellbeing, rebuild connection with their inner resources, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. She approaches therapy collaboratively and supports clients in finding practical strategies as well as deeper insight.
Helen works with people facing a wide range of concerns, including eating and food-related issues, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, and life changes such as parenting, career transitions, and ageing-related challenges. Her clinical focus spans both common struggles like stress, sleeping problems, and depression and more specialised areas such as intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and body image distress.
As an integrative practitioner, Helen tailors her approach to each person, drawing on person-centred values and blending psychodynamic ideas, somatic processing, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioural techniques to meet individual needs. She also brings experience working alongside eating disorders services and bereavement support organisations, informing a nuanced understanding of complex emotional difficulties.
Helen aims to create a calm, non-judgemental therapeutic space where people can explore what is getting in the way of wellbeing, rebuild connection with their inner resources, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. She approaches therapy collaboratively and supports clients in finding practical strategies as well as deeper insight.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Helen Allen have?
Helen Allen has six years of professional experience.
Is Helen Allen a licensed therapist?
Yes. Helen Allen holds the following credentials: BACP and NCPS.
In which languages does Helen Allen provide therapy?
Helen Allen provides therapy in English.
Where is Helen Allen located?
Helen Allen is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Helen Allen as my therapist?
You can work with Helen Allen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Helen Allen work with international clients?
Yes, Helen Allen works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Helen Allen 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 canceled 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 with therapy 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.
Therapeutic approaches for online support and growth
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the ways early and current relationships shape feelings of safety, trust, and connection. It can help people understand patterns in relationships, manage fears of abandonment or intimacy, and build more secure ways of relating to others.
Client-Centred Therapy, sometimes called person-centred therapy, emphasises empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own capacity for growth. This approach is useful for individuals seeking a supportive space to explore identity, self-esteem, and life decisions at their own pace.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that contribute to anxiety, depression, eating difficulties, and stress. It is structured and goal-oriented, which can be helpful when people want concrete strategies alongside deeper exploration.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Helen Allen works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for clients with busy schedules, mobility considerations, or those living outside the therapist’s local area, and allow licensed professionals to offer consistent, ongoing support in ways that suit each person’s life.