Hello, my name is Helen Jefferson & I am a Licensed Psychotherapist in the UK with over 8 years of experience and an extensive 12-year background with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.
I had the privilege of working across diverse mental health settings—inpatient, outpatient, acute, residential, and forensic services—giving me a robust foundation in understanding and addressing complex issues such as trauma, stress, and mental wellness.
I specialise in Anxiety and Stress Relief, from anxiety management and stress relief to working with clients on pani...
Hello, my name is Helen Jefferson & I am a Licensed Psychotherapist in the UK with over 8 years of experience and an extensive 12-year background with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.
I had the privilege of working across diverse mental health settings—inpatient, outpatient, acute, residential, and forensic services—giving me a robust foundation in understanding and addressing complex issues such as trauma, stress, and mental wellness.
I specialise in Anxiety and Stress Relief, from anxiety management and stress relief to working with clients on panic attacks and offering practical relaxation and grounding technique resources.
For those navigating trauma, I provide trauma-informed care with a focus on Complex PTSD & PTSD recovery, healing from trauma, and fostering emotional resilience. I also have unique experience supporting clients through domestic abuse and narcissistic abuse recovery, offering compassionate and practical strategies for overcoming these challenges.
When it comes to Relationships and Family, Generational Trauma, I assist with family dynamics, parenting support, and communication skills, helping individuals and families improve their relational health and resilience.
Additionally, I provide tailored support for Personal Development, Self Esteem & Confidence and life transitions, including self-esteem building, goal setting, motivation, and personal growth.
For clients seeking Neurodiversity Support, I offer targeted help for ADHD support and coping skills for neurodiversity. With an approach focused on understanding and practical application, I empower clients to navigate and thrive within neurodiverse experiences.
I am also adept at addressing Mood and facilitating Emotional Support with a focus on mood management, depression support, emotional health, coping strategies, and guidance through grief and loss.
I have also worked extensively within fast-paced, high-pressure environments, from corporate settings to the entertainment industry, so I’m highly attuned to Lifestyle-Specific Concerns, Expat Life Transition Support, environmental & cultural change, work-life balance, career stress, and issues like workplace bullying.
Drawing from integrative therapy practices, I believe strongly in the mind-body connection, educating on & encouraging self-care practices that support both mental and physical well-being.
Using Person-Centered, CBT Methods, Brief Solution Focused Therapy and Psychodynamic & Psycho-educational methods, along with NLP skills, I approach each session in a holistic and humanistic way, respecting each client’s unique needs.
I also am well experienced in the required safeguarding policies & procedures, which will always be handled with sensitivity and discretion, within limitations of the ethical framework, and provide support for these situations in a respectful and compassionate manner.
You’ll find a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and work through personal challenges, with practical resources provided to support you beyond sessions.
Area of Expertise
Qualifications
Work Experience
My Therapy Approaches are
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Humanistic
Integrative
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Trauma Focused
I am qualified in
Psychotherapy & Counselling Professional Studies PG Cert
The University of Salford
United Kingdom
Jun 2016 - Feb 2019
Counselling & Therapeutic Pathways BSc
The University of Salford
Manchester, United Kingdom
Jun 2014 - Aug 2017
I am a professional member of
National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
I have experience as a
EAP Clinical Psychotherapist & Counsellor
SpectrumLife
Ireland
Dec 2023 - Feb 2024
EAP Counsellor
Health Assured
United Kingdom
Apr 2021 - Sep 2023
Student Counsellor
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
United Kingdom
May 2016 - Aug 2018
Psychotherapist
Betterhelp Online
United Kingdom
Dec 2022 - Present
Psychotherapist Freelance
Headstrong Counselling
United Kingdom
Nov 2024 - Present
Online Freelance Psychotherapist
Lavendla Therapy
Sweden
Nov 2024 - Present
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