Helen Thorpe

I am currently taking new clients. I offer sessions Monday to Friday between 9am and 3pm. Evening appointments are also available upon request.

You might look like you're coping on the outside, while inside you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, self-critical or unsure of yourself. Perhaps you're constantly thinking about what other people think, putting everyone else's needs before your own, or wondering why you keep finding yourself in the same patterns.

I'm Helen, a BACP registered integrative counsellor and psychotherapist based in Tooting, South West London. I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationships, life changes or simply a feeling that they've lost touch with themselves. I offer both ongoing therapy and single session therapy, in-person and online.

You don't need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. We can start wherever you are and work out together what you need. I believe we all make sense in the context of our experiences, and that understanding the patterns beneath what we're experiencing can help create meaningful change.

As an integrative therapist, I draw from different therapeutic approaches rather than expecting everyone to fit the same model. Depending on what you need, we might explore what's happening in your life now, understand recurring patterns, consider how past experiences continue to influence you, or find practical ways to help you move forward.

At the heart of my work is the therapeutic relationship. I aim to offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you feel genuinely heard and understood. We will work collaboratively and at a pace that feels right for you.

I know starting therapy can feel like a big step. There is no fixed commitment to ongoing therapy; we can work together for as long as it feels helpful, reviewing things along the way and deciding together when you feel ready to finish.

I work with adults experiencing:

• Anxiety, stress and feeling overwhelmed
• Low self-esteem, self-doubt and people pleasing
• Perfectionism and burnout
• Relationship difficulties and recurring patterns
• Life transitions, identity and feeling stuck
• Grief, loss and significant life changes
• ADHD-related challenges
• Pregnancy, birth and early parenthood

Often, there isn't one single thing that has brought someone to therapy. A particular problem may be what brings you through the door, but as we talk, we can begin to understand the wider patterns behind it and what might need to change.

Sessions & Fees

I offer both Ongoing Therapy and Single Session Therapy, with appointments available in person in Tooting (SW16) or online across the UK.

Ongoing Therapy

Sessions last 50 minutes and usually take place at the same agreed time each week. Fortnightly appointments may also be available, depending on availability.

Therapy is open-ended, with no fixed commitment. We can review things together as we go and decide when you feel ready to finish.

• £75 per session
• Six-session block: £70 per session, payable in advance

Single Session Therapy

A focused, standalone session for a particular issue, decision or challenge, without committing to ongoing therapy.

• From £90 for 60 minute session

Getting Started

I offer a free 15-minute consultation before we begin. This gives us a chance to talk about what's brought you to therapy, answer any questions and see whether we'd be a good fit to work together.

Please feel free to get in touch if you'd like to arrange a consultation or find out more.

I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone or video consultation so we can briefly discuss what's bringing you to therapy and whether I might be the right fit for you. This is an opportunity for you to ask any questions, get a sense of how I work, and decide whether you'd like to take the next step, with no obligation to continue.

If we decide to work together, I'll invite you to complete a short questionnaire before our first session. This helps me understand a little more about you, your background and what you're hoping to gain from therapy, allowing us to make the most of our time together.

Our first session is an opportunity for us to begin getting to know one another and build a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship. We'll explore what's brought you to therapy, what feels most important to you right now, and what you hope to achieve. There is no pressure to tell me everything at once or have all the answers. We'll work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and together we'll decide what feels most helpful to focus on.

If you've chosen Single Session Therapy, our first session is also our working session. We'll begin by agreeing a clear focus so we can make the most of our time together. For some people, one session is enough to gain clarity or move forward with confidence. Others may decide they'd benefit from ongoing therapy afterwards. There is never any expectation or pressure to continue beyond the session.

Whether you're attending in person or online, my aim is to create a warm, thoughtful and collaborative space where you feel heard, supported and able to explore whatever has brought you to therapy.