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, 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, BPD 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 issues concerning family dynamics, communication skills, helping individuals to improve their relational health and resilience. I do not offer collective family therapy however, just on an individual basis to help my clients improve relationships within their family unit.

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.