- Person-centred approach
- ACT and CBT methods
- English and Finnish
About Heli
Heli Annika Giles is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, relationship strain and life changes. Her practice also covers grief, trauma and issues around self-esteem and parenting. Sessions are offered in English and Finnish.
Giles uses a person-centred foundation while drawing on several practical approaches. She aims to help clients name what is troubling them and to find clearer ways to cope. Conversations focus on everyday triggers, thinking patterns and actions that maintain distress.
She often supports people dealing with relationship problems, communication difficulties and blended family issues. Giles discusses how earlier family experiences can shape current relationships and helps clients consider different responses in their daily lives.
For those handling work stress or the cost-of-living pressures, she includes career coaching elements and coping strategies. These sessions look at boundaries, practical steps for change and reducing burnout symptoms in routine life.
When trauma, grief or long-term health challenges are present, Giles works to increase understanding and acceptance rather than promising quick fixes. The focus is on building small, manageable changes that reduce the hold of painful memories and feelings.
Clients set the agenda and decide goals. Giles reviews progress with them and adapts her approach as needed. People who want to start are guided through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling process before their first session.
Therapeutic approaches online and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and committing to values-based actions. It can help when anxiety, low mood or avoidance patterns make everyday life harder. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to test and change those patterns. It is often used for worry, panic and managing stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss different methods and decide with the client which suits their goals and situation. This is a collaborative process that can change as work progresses.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy routine, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also be chosen to suit less reliable internet connections or to avoid being on camera for every meeting. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical arrangements when you book.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Finnish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, plus grief, trauma, self-esteem and parenting concerns among others.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her practice is person-centred with practical techniques from approaches such as ACT and CBT to address thinking patterns and daily coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years' experience as a counsellor working with a range of common life and relationship difficulties.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Finnish.
Can she see international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.