Helen Newman

Mondays            9.30am - 7.00pm

Tuesdays            9.30am - 5.00pm

Wednesdays     9.30am - 8.00pm

Thursdays          9.30am - 5.00pm

Please do contact me to discuss your own specific requirements

Welcome to my practice.  I am a fully qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor offering warm, compassionate and down to earth counselling to individuals aged 18+.  By actively listening, exploring your inner world and working through any current struggles you are experiencing, I can help you rediscover and embrace who you really are, empowering you to live a happier and more meaningful life.

You may be seeking therapy to resolve a particular issue, are in the midst of a crisis or it may be that something just doesn't feel right and you wish to talk things through in a safe, non-judgemental setting.

I have worked with people from diverse backgrounds addressing a wide range of emotional, psychological and life challenges. These include but are not limited to anxiety, paranoid thoughts, low self-esteem, self-harm, life transitions, menopause and mental health, adults with childhood trauma, neuro-divergency including ADHD and individuals on the autistic spectrum.

My approach is primarily person-centred and humanistic, emphasising the development of a strong, trusting relationship as the foundation for effective therapy.  This collaborative process aims to uncover the underlying causes of difficulties and challenges, enabling progress and positive change.  

Together, we will explore creative and different perspectives and work towards processing both conscious and unconscious thoughts whilst identifying behavioural patterns that may be influencing your life.

I will also draw upon a range of therapeutic modalities tailored to your individual needs including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to identify, challenge, and modify negative thought patterns and behaviours; Psychodynamic Therapy to explore past experiences, particularly those rooted in childhood, which may continue to impact your present life and Gestalt Techniques to encourage awareness of bodily sensations and emotions, fostering a deeper connection between mind and body. 

I offer a free 20 minute telephone or online consultation before arranging an initial session as it is important we both understand your issues and expectations of therapy.  It is also a chance for you to ask any questions and get a sense of whether you feel we would be a good fit for working together. 

We will then choose a time mutually suitable for our sessions.  All sessions are for 50 minutes (maximum 60 minutes) online or in-person on a weekly basis with some fortnightly slots also available.

My fees for future work are £50 for online sessions and £60 for in- person sessions - to be paid 24 hours prior to each session - I will then provide you with a link if we are working online.  I offer some concessionary rates for students and block bookings.

In-person sessions are held within peaceful gardens at my Somerset practice between Wells and Glastonbury.

I work on both a short-term basis (recommended minimum of 6 sessions) or open-ended where we can work together as long as needed which we can discuss at our first session together.  I am unable to provide couples counselling.

I will provide you with a copy of our confidential Agreement prior to our first session.

I am DBS checked, hold professional indemnity insurance and am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) to comply with data protection and privacy rules.

Client Testimonials

"It felt really easy and comfortable talking to Helen and by always being listened to and exploring what I'm feeling helped me understand myself better."

" I have never had counselling before that has been so helpful for me.  I am now able to live a much better and happier day-to-day life."

"I felt listened to and am in a much better place since coming to counselling with Helen."

During our first session, I will ask more about your current situation, your personal and family history, the challenges you are currently facing and any past therapy you have undertaken.  We will also look at our Agreement, discuss in more depth the reasons for you seeking counselling and discuss any goals or expectations you may have from our work together.  

We will then meet weekly and review progress every 6-8 sessions if we are working on an open-ended basis.  

Together we can work towards understanding patterns of emotions and behaviours building on self-compassion and resilience.  By developing tools and coping strategies to navigate difficult moments will help to create meaningful lasting changes.

My role is to support your personal growth, enhance your sense of self-worth, and build confidence, empowering you to make informed decisions and initiate the healing process.