Therapy With Helen

08/01/2026

If January already feels like too much, you didn’t miss a step.

This month asks us to reset, rebrand, and reinvent ourselves while it’s dark, cold, and our nervous systems are still recovering from a lot.

No wonder motivation feels scarce.

You don’t need to push harder.

You need steadiness before expansion.

I wrote a gentle January blog post for burnt-out, anxious, deeply responsible humans who are tired of being told to “just start.”

Link in bio if you need it.

08/01/2026

January gets a bad reputation for being unproductive — when really, it’s just honest.

This is a month that’s heavy, dark, and tender.

Expecting massive personal growth right now often creates more shame than change.

You’re allowed to move slowly.

You’re allowed to focus on keeping things running.

You’re allowed to rest without earning it.

I wrote a January blog post that works with your nervous system instead of against it.

Link in bio.

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

Here's the sneaky thing about January pressure: it often comes dressed as "positive change".

But when the message is "be better, starting now", your nervous system doesn't hear inspiration. It hears urgency. And urgency is not calming.

Thats when you get:

✨️ The urge to avoid everything
✨️ The inner critic warming up
✨️ The sudden desire to reorganise a drawer instead of starting anything else

Motivation doesn't disappear because you lack discipline. It disappears when your system doesn't feel safe enough to move.

So, if you're waiting to feel motivated before you begin, you might be waiting a while. What helps is more reassurance. And maybe snacks.

03/01/2026

Whether you are struggling with the overwhelm of life, have suffered a bereavement or whether you just aren't quite sure what is going on for you but would like to explore, I offer a safe, supportive space for you to navigate through your challenges using a blend of approaches tailored to suit you as an individual.

I began my counselling journey after my own experience of sudden loss, which led to much self-development and understanding of what the therapeutic process is like from the client perspective.

This gave me valuable insight into what I would offer as a counsellor and what I would avoid, as well as crucial lived experience of mental health presentations.

My approach is warm, connected and collaborative.

If you are looking for a down-to-earth and compassionate therapist, you can contact me via my website, email or text, to arrange an introductory call.

02/01/2026

If you are side-eyeing January from the sofa while wrapped up in a duvet then you have come to the right place!

When life is screaming at you that you need to change things about yourself, quick, yet you've barely had a second to finish a brew since Christmas, let me help.

I've created a FREE Gentle January Reset Guide that feels like validation and comfort.

Its okay that you aren't hitting the ground running. You're not meant to.

Check the link in my bio to download your guide.

02/01/2026

New Year, Same Nervous System (And Honestly? Thank God!)

New Year, Same Nervous System (And Honestly? Thank God)

11/12/2025

End of day reflection ✨️

Before today ends, gently ask yourself:

🕯What drained me today?
🕯What supported me?
🕯What do I need tomorrow?

Reflection isn't about judgement. It's about awareness.

For more reflection tools download the FREE Festive Survival Guide. Link in my bio.

10/12/2025

A small moment of peace is still peace. 🤍

A pocket of peace can be:

✨ Sitting with a warm drink
✨ Lighting a candle
✨ Five minutes alone
✨ Music
✨ A quiet corner
✨ A short walk

Small moments count. Small moments add up. Small moments support your nervous system.

🔗Find the “Pocket of Peace Planner” in the FREE Festive Survival Guide. Link in bio.

09/12/2025

Soft ways to protect your energy at social gatherings. 💛

If social events feel draining, here are three gentle strategies:

1️⃣ Leave early
2️⃣ Have an exit plan
3️⃣ Stay close to someone who feels grounding

You don’t need to match anyone’s energy. You’re allowed to move at your pace.

🔗Plan your festive boundaries using the FREE guide. Link in bio.

08/12/2025

A quick family dynamics check-in for emotional safety. 🤍

Family gatherings can bring up old roles, old expectations and old emotions.

Questions to ask yourself:

🌿 What role do I slip into at family events?
🌿 Do I want to keep playing that role?
🌿 Who feels safe?
🌿 Where might I need a boundary?

Awareness creates choice. Choice creates freedom.

🔗Reflective worksheets inside the FREE Festive Survival Guide. Link in bio.