Helen Yates, BACP

Helen Yates is a counsellor who helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people facing relationship difficulties, addiction, grief and challenges linked to sexual dysfunction. Helen draws on a person-centred way of working and encourages clients to use their own strengths when tackling hard problems.

She explains things simply and focuses on what matters to each person. Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit individual needs. Helen uses talking, practical strategies and reflective exercises so people can make changes that feel manageable.

Helen holds BACP accreditation from the United Kingdom and has five years of professional experience. Her background includes working with LGBTQ concerns, trauma and problems around body image and eating. She also works with people dealing with career strain, parenting stress and long-term health issues.

Therapeutic methods Helen draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy alongside Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches. She adapts these methods to each person rather than following a fixed script.

People who choose Helen can expect clear, plain explanations about options and small, practical steps between sessions. She encourages people to notice what helps them and build on those changes over time.

Therapeutic approaches and online working

Helen commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy in her practice. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed actions, which helps with anxiety, stress and motivation. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening, empathy and the client’s own knowledge of their story to build change at a sustainable pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Helen will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then try methods that fit those aims. The process is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. It can also suit people who prefer talking rather than meeting in person. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, often adapt exercises and practical tools so they work well in remote sessions.