Counselling in Ferndown with Helen
Trauma-informed counselling based in Ferndown and online
Counselling Available in Ferndown with Helen
Trauma-informed counselling based in Ferndown, also available online with Helen, who offers trauma-informed support for adults who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in long-standing patterns.
Helen provides a calm, compassionate space to explore experiences of trauma, grief, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, and periods of significant change, including support for PTSD and C-PTSD. Sessions are relational, grounded, and shame-aware.
Therapy is not about fixing you. It is about creating enough safety for your nervous system to settle, so that experiences can begin to be processed at your own pace. Mindfulness-informed approaches may be gently integrated into the work, supporting awareness of thoughts, emotions, and bodily responses, and helping to develop greater steadiness and self-compassion over time.
In-Person Counselling in Ferndown
Helen offers in-person counselling in Ferndown. Many clients attend sessions here from Ferndown and surrounding areas of Dorset, valuing the calm setting and supportive therapeutic environment.
Helen also offers online counselling.
How Counselling in Ferndown Can Help
People come to counselling for many reasons. You may be experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, emotional overwhelm, or a sense of disconnection from yourself or others. You may not have clear words for what you are carrying, only a feeling that something is not sitting right.Trauma-informed therapy can support you to:
- Understand your emotional and physical responses with compassion
- Reduce overwhelm and nervous system activation
- Work gently with trauma, shame, and long-held patterns
- Develop mindfulness and awareness of internal experiences
- Reconnect with a sense of steadiness, choice, and agency
- Feel less alone with what you are carrying
Getting Started in Ferndown
Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you have been managing on your own for some time. You are welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation to explore whether counselling with Helen in Ferndown feels like the right support for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if counselling is right for me?
People come to counselling for many reasons. You may be experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, emotional overwhelm, or a sense of feeling stuck or disconnected. You do not need to have a clear understanding of what is “wrong” to begin therapy. An initial conversation can help explore whether counselling feels like the right support for you at this time.
Do I need to know what type of therapy I am looking for?
No. You do not need to decide on a particular type of therapy before getting in touch. Therapy at Place to Talk Therapies is trauma-informed and relational, meaning the work is shaped around you rather than a fixed method. Together, we can explore what feels most supportive for your needs, pace, and circumstances.
What happens in the first session?
The first session is an opportunity to begin getting to know each other and to explore what has brought you to counselling. You can share as much or as little as feels comfortable. There is no expectation to talk about anything before you are ready. The focus is on creating safety, understanding your experiences, and considering how therapy might support you moving forward.
