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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,

I offer person-centred, trauma-informed counselling in Chester and online throughout the UK- a warm, unhurried space to be heard and 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 wondering, Who am I now?
  • You spend so much time looking after others that your own needs get lost.
  • You feel you've lost yourself in a relationship, or find yourself questioning your worth.
  • 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.


I work with adults facing grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, burnout, and life transitions. But you don't need to fit into any of these. If something else has brought you here, you're welcome


Finding a way forward, together

Over time, counselling can help you understand patterns and beliefs that have shaped how you see yourself, and develop greater self-compassion. Together, we can build a more secure relationship with yourself, one that helps you find a way forward that feels right for you.

If you would like to see where we're a good fit, you're welcome to book a free 15-minute introductory call. Please use the contact form to get in touch


“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

You don't need to have the right words or to know exactly what's wrong. Counselling gives you space to explore what's been 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 at a pace that feels right 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.

“There is a sort of magic that happens when you start to believe in yourself, said the moon, all of a sudden, things fall right into place.”

Fox under the Moon

“Promise me you’ll always remember — you’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

Christopher Robin from Winnie the Pooh

“It’s never overreacting to ask for what you want and need.”

Amy Poehler

"Where there's hope, there's life. It fills us with fresh courage and makes us strong again."

Anne Frank in The Diary of a Young Girl

Getting In Touch

If you're thinking about counselling, you're welcome to book a 15-minute introductory call. It's a chance to ask questions and see whether we feel like a good fit, with no pressure to continue. Just send me a message below, and I'll be in touch.

I aim to reply to your message within 48 hours. Please do check your spam/junk folder if you have not heard from me, as sometimes replies can be filtered there.


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

Availability:

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

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