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Helen Damisa, BACP

Practical support for stress and anxiety

6 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Helen

Helen Damisa is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety. She welcomes conversations about relationships, family tensions, grief and experiences of trauma and abuse. Helen uses a calm, non-judgemental approach so people can say what matters to them and feel heard.

Helen has worked in the field for six years and holds BACP accreditation, which means she follows professional standards set by that body. She keeps sessions straightforward and grounded.

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Background and approach

People can expect a paced conversation that centres their concerns rather than clinical jargon. Her work draws on a mix of practical therapies. Helen often uses techniques from cognitive behavioural approaches to spot unhelpful thinking patterns.

She also brings in acceptance and commitment ideas to help people live by their values despite difficult feelings. Attachment-based ideas inform her way of looking at relationships and how past losses or disruptions affect present connections. Dialectical skills are sometimes used to manage strong emotions and find balance between acceptance and change.

Helen offers sessions in English and works with international clients. She aims to make the first steps simple and supportive so people can find a way forward at a pace that suits them.

Matching therapeutic approaches to online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people identify what matters to them and take small steps in that direction even when emotions are hard. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often helpful for stress and anxiety and for changing repetitive thinking habits.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they try things out and adjust the plan so it fits the person's life and needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel. Video lets the conversation feel close to an in-person meeting, phone calls can be useful if bandwidth is limited, and text chat or messaging can work for quick check-ins or when someone prefers writing. These options give practical flexibility while keeping the focus on steady progress and real-life skills.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Helen commonly help with?
She works with stress and anxiety and supports people dealing with relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and grief. Additional areas include body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness and attachment issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental with a focus on clear, practical conversations. Sessions combine listening with techniques to change thinking and manage strong feelings.
How much experience does she have?
Helen has six years of professional experience working in counselling roles. That experience covers a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Helen can work with clients internationally.
What session formats does she use?
Helen provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as options for remote work.
How does the cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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