About Helen
Helen Breakwell (PNCPS Accred. PDip, BA Hons)
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I am an Accredited Professional Registrant at the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. I have a Professional Diploma in Counselling from the University of the West of England, Bristol. With enhanced DBS (children and adults), ICO registered, clinical supervision, liability insurance and ongoing professional development.
Experience
Approach
As an integrative counsellor (with core training in Gestalt, person centred and psychodynamic) I work with a variety of methods, from cognitive behavioural therapy to relaxation techniques, and go at your pace. I try to make sure all my clients are comfortable, feel listened to and understood.
Selected training​
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Eco Psychology and Nature-Based Practice (Natural Academy)
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Counselling for Young People [University of the West of England]
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​Understanding anxiety, depression and CBT [University of Reading]
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Awareness in Bereavement Care [Cruse]
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Neuroscience basics [University of Birmingham]
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Working with children on the autistic spectrum [Association of Child Psychotherapists]
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Working with mental health in the workplace [BACP, Leeds]
Research
I participated in the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy's ADaPT research study. This study involved measuring client's progress and asking clients for regular feedback, with excellent results measured over 4 years. See blog post on Reflecting the reality of the client (originally written for BACP).
After qualifying in 2018 I have worked with clients on issues including abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, health problems, loss, low self-confidence, relationships, stress and trauma.​​
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I have worked as a counsellor in a number of organisations including Marches Counselling Service (Hereford) , Care for the Carers (Sussex), Worcester Sixth Form College, Cruse Bereavement Care, employee assistance programmes and
as a Specialist Mental Health Mentor (since 2020).
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I always left our sessions feeling like a small weight had been lifted and looked forward to the next. Helen made me feel comfortable and listened to.
Really useful and consistently helpful – would highly recommend.
I can cope with difficulties and [am] much kinder to myself in the process. I am enjoying my job and balancing family life and work, Thank you so much Helen for all you did supporting me to see my value and self-worth!