Helen Townsend

Helen Townsend


Registered Member MBACP

Contact information

Phone number
07936 714259

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Therapist - BROMSGROVE

BROMSGROVE B60
07936 714259
Sessions from £60.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

About me and my therapy practice

With over 20 years of counselling experience, I initially supported colleagues in a corporate environment, gradually expanding to diverse sectors such as education, voluntary work, and private practice. 

Currently managing my private practice, I offer counselling for Children & Young People (CYP) and Adults, both online and in-person.

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, I co-established a nationwide service providing free emotional support to frontline workers/healthcare professionals in the UK. 

As an accredited Psychotherapist, I adhere to ethical codes set by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

In adult counselling, I tailor my approach to the client's needs, providing a confidential space to explore thoughts and feelings. My goal is to assist clients in managing emotions, expressing them healthily, developing a positive life attitude, and recognising and utilising their strengths.

Specialising in counselling young people, I hold a post-qualification Certificate in Counselling Young People. I work with individuals aged 10 and above, addressing issues like self-esteem, coping with anxieties, bullying, and peer pressure. 

My expertise extends to handling suicidal thoughts and self-harm, incorporating creative methods like play, art, and crafts to encourage expression and insight into the unconscious mind. 

I adapt my approach based on the preferences of the young clients, emphasising flexibility without imposing decisions, advice, or beliefs.

Being on a CYPT accredited register underscores my competency and training standards when working with CYP clients.

What I can help with

Abuse, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic

Clients I work with

Adults, EAP, Older adults, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited

Supervisor - Bromsgrove

Bromsgrove B60
07936 714259
Sessions from £60.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm

About me and my therapy practice

As a supervisor, I have experience of working with trainees and newly qualified counsellors, as well as with experienced and accredited practitioners. I have an Advanced Diploma in Supervision to a level 7 that is accredited with NCP.  

Counselling can be a very demanding profession, practicing as a counsellor can drain your inner resources, consume your energies and raise questions that you need to explore. I offer clinical supervision to counsellors, psychotherapists and other helping professionals, such as social workers, support workers and community workers.

I work with young people myself and so therefore, offer supervision & experience for those therapists working with this client group. In addition, I have extensive experience of working both in private practice and in counselling organisations both as a counsellor and as a manager of a counselling service. 

Please get in touch if you’d like to find out more about me and my supervisory practice. 

Practice description

Initially I would suggest that we meet for 30 minutes (telephone or video) to see if we feel we are a good fit as supervisor and supervisee.

What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Career coaching, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Development coaching, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Men's issues, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Play therapy, Psychodynamic

Clients I work with

Adults, EAP, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited