Counselling for adults in Chester, Cheshire, and online throughout the UK
Welcome to Karuna Talking Therapy
Finding your way back to yourself
Hello, I'm Helen,
Sometimes life leaves us feeling lost. We can spend years meeting expectations, looking after others, and trying to keep everything going, until we lose sight of who we are and what we really want from life. Perhaps you appear confident and capable on the outside, but inside you struggle with self-doubt, fear of rejection, or a feeling that you don't quite belong. Maybe you've experienced difficult relationships, found yourself burning out at work, or lost someone important to you, including a much-loved pet. Life can take us in directions we never expected, leaving us unsure of who we are or where to go from here.
I offer person-centred, trauma-informed counselling in Chester and online throughout the UK. Together, we can explore your experiences and begin to discover who you are beneath the expectations, experiences and self-doubt, helping you find a way forward that feels more like you.
Karuna is a Sanskrit word often translated as compassion. A compassionate response to suffering and a wish to help ease it.
You might recognise some of these feelings
- You're grieving someone important to you, including a much-loved pet.
- Life has changed, and you're struggling to find your place in it.
- You're wondering, Who am I now?
- You feel you've lost yourself in a relationship, or find yourself questioning your worth.
- You spend so much time meeting expectations or looking after others that your own needs get lost.
- You're struggling with confidence, self-doubt, or a sense that you don't quite belong.
- You're finding it difficult to keep going, whether at work or in other areas of your life.
- You want to feel more like yourself, but aren't quite sure how.
I work with adults experiencing grief and bereavement, including pet loss, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, burnout, and life transitions.
Finding a way forward, together
Counselling offers space to explore what you've experienced, understand the patterns and beliefs that have shaped how you see yourself, and develop greater self-compassion. Together, we can begin to uncover what's important to you, helping you build a more secure relationship with yourself and find a way forward that feels right for you.
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
A place to be yourself
I'm genuinely interested in you, your experiences, and the person you are beneath everything life has asked of you. I want to understand what life has been like from your perspective, without making assumptions about who you are or what you need.
You don't have to pretend you're coping, have everything figured out, or know what needs to change. We can explore what's happening for you together, making sense of the experiences that have shaped you and the way you see yourself.
I won't tell you who to be or how to live. I hope that, through our work together, you'll come to understand yourself more deeply, recognise your own worth and discover what a more fulfilling life might look like for you.
Counselling one-to-one
Sometimes life leaves us feeling lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of who we are. You might be struggling with experiences that have shaped how you see yourself, finding it difficult to meet the demands of life, or wondering what you really want and where you belong. Counselling offers space to explore what's happening for you, understand yourself more deeply, and reconnect with what matters to you. I'll be alongside you as we make sense of your experiences and explore what a more fulfilling life might look like for you.
Pet bereavement counselling and support
I have a particular passion for supporting people through the loss of a beloved companion animal. Pet bereavement was the focus of my Master's research, deepening my understanding of a form of grief that is often overlooked or misunderstood.
Our animals are family. They can be part of our everyday lives, our sense of home and the relationships we rely on most. Losing them can leave us heartbroken, lost, and feeling that others don't fully understand. You don't have to explain or justify the depth of your grief here. It matters, and there is space for you to talk about what your animal meant to you and what life feels like without them.
Getting In Touch
Location and Services
Counselling in Hoole, Chester, and Online Nationwide
I offer professional counselling services in person in Hoole, Chester, Cheshire. My practice is conveniently located for clients seeking counselling in Chester and the surrounding areas.
I also provide online counselling via Zoom and telephone counselling across the UK. This flexible approach allows you to access support in a way that suits you, wherever you are.
Fees and Availability
Availablity:
I work Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday mornings.
In Person, Online & Phone sessions:
£50 per 50-minute session
Additional Info
Afternoon sessions and Saturday am sessions are available only online or by phone. I offer sessions weekly, fortnightly, and monthly. I do offer some evening online slots at other times, depending on availability. An advance payment is required to secure your session.
Please note that I am not able to provide a crisis or emergency service. If you are in immediate distress or need urgent support, there are people and services available to help you right now.
Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit samaritans.org
NHS 111 – Call 111 for urgent mental health advice