Helen Barnes

Helen Barnes

Helen, MSc, UKCP, MBACP is an experienced UKCP-registered psychotherapist and supervisor, trained at Metanoia and CSTD. She also has extensive experience in NHS, community counselling and higher education settings.

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I can help with...

  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement and loss
  • Creative blocks
  • Depression
  • Low self-esteem
  • Major life changes
  • Trauma

Types of clients I see

  • Individuals

Languages I speak

  • English

Location(s)

  • Room 28 at 175–7 Borough High Street, SE1 1HR

Types of therapy I offer

  • Integrative

My approach

My training was integrative, which means that I draw on a range of theories to provide a tailored approach for each person, which suits their unique situation.

I work collaboratively, in the belief that together we will be able to identify the goals and practices that work best for you.

I am happy to offer both short-term (6–12 sessions) or longer-term therapy, depending on the nature of the issues you are facing.

I aim to offer a safe, supportive and sometimes challenging space, in which the issues that are troubling you can be explored in a creative, curious and non-judgemental way.

This should allow you to develop increased understanding and self-compassion, and support you in making any changes you feel are necessary.

Training, qualifications and experience

I trained at the:

I retrained as a psychotherapist after a long career in advocacy and applied social policy research. Issues of diversity, equality and social justice remain important to me.

I am interested in both the ‘inner weather’ of people’s emotions and thoughts and the ‘outer weather’ of their circumstances, as both make a significant contribution to wellbeing.

Professional affiliations

I am a:

Code of ethics

My work is governed by the ethical codes of the UKCP and BACP.

Fees and availability

My standard fee is £70 for a 50-minute session.

I have a limited number of low-cost places, for appointments before 5pm.