Helen Pool, BACP
Compassionate therapist for trauma and relationships
- Stress and anxiety support
- Family and relationship work
- Online sessions available
About Helen Pool
Helen Pool offers a compassionate, practical approach for people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or out of step with the life they want. She understands how persistent patterns - from difficulty trusting others to people-pleasing and low self-worth - can grow from early wounds and show up in relationships, work, and self-esteem. Helen's own journey through those struggles informs her work and gives her a grounded, empathetic perspective she brings to each session.
With eight years of clinical practice, Helen has supported clients across the world with anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, and life transitions. She uses an integrative framework, drawing on psychodynamic ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and person-centred principles to tailor therapy to each individual's needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.
Helen combines warmth and gentle challenge to help clients notice the patterns that keep them stuck, build clarity, and develop inner resources for change. Her previous career as an engineer and project manager gives her insight into workplace pressure and professional stressors, which she draws on when working with clients whose lives include those demands.
She holds a Postgraduate Diploma from Leeds Beckett University and a Diploma in Hypnotherapy, and is a registered member of the BACP and NCPS, indicating affiliation with recognised counselling organisations. Helen works with adults and young people aged 11 and up, offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and in-app messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
With eight years of clinical practice, Helen has supported clients across the world with anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, and life transitions. She uses an integrative framework, drawing on psychodynamic ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and person-centred principles to tailor therapy to each individual's needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.
Helen combines warmth and gentle challenge to help clients notice the patterns that keep them stuck, build clarity, and develop inner resources for change. Her previous career as an engineer and project manager gives her insight into workplace pressure and professional stressors, which she draws on when working with clients whose lives include those demands.
She holds a Postgraduate Diploma from Leeds Beckett University and a Diploma in Hypnotherapy, and is a registered member of the BACP and NCPS, indicating affiliation with recognised counselling organisations. Helen works with adults and young people aged 11 and up, offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and in-app messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Helen Pool have?
Helen Pool has 8 years of experience.
Is Helen Pool a licensed therapist?
Yes. Helen Pool holds BACP credentials.
In which languages does Helen Pool provide therapy?
Helen Pool provides therapy in English.
Where is Helen Pool located?
Helen Pool is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Helen Pool as my therapist?
You can work with Helen Pool through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Helen Pool work with international clients?
Yes, Helen Pool works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Helen Pool 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 and online support
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and patterns in current relationships. It helps people explore how fears of abandonment, difficulty with closeness, or patterns of avoidance developed and how to repair attachment-related difficulties in adult relationships.
Client-Centred Therapy emphasises empathy, nonjudgemental listening, and supporting the person to find their own solutions. This approach helps people build self-trust, increase self-esteem, and explore personal values in a safe, accepting space.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change patterns that maintain distress. It is often used alongside other approaches to offer tools for day-to-day coping.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Helen will collaborate with each client to determine what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as therapy progresses.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals across different locations and schedules. These options provide flexibility for busy lives, varied comfort levels, and different communication preferences while allowing therapists to deliver focused, effective care.