Compassionate counselling for adults in Chester, Cheshire, and online throughout the UK

Welcome to Karuna Talking Therapy

I help people reconnect with who they are after life has changed them

Hello, I'm Helen

Perhaps you don't quite feel like yourself anymore.

You may be grieving a person, a relationship, a pet, a part of your life, or the person you thought you would be. You may be struggling with your confidence, sense of identity, or wondering what comes next.

I am a person-centred, trauma-informed counsellor in Chester, and I also work online nationwide. I offer you a compassionate space where you can make sense of what you've experienced, reconnect with yourself, and begin to find your way forward.

Karuna is a Sanskrit word often translated as compassion. A compassionate response to suffering and a wish to help ease it.

Has life changed you in ways you never expected?

Rebuilding yourself after loss, difficult experiences, and times of change

Have you found yourself feeling unlike who you used to be?

  • Perhaps you've experienced a loss, the end of a relationship, or a significant change in your life.
  • Maybe childhood experiences still influence how you see yourself, or you have spent so long caring for others that your own needs have been pushed aside.
  • You may feel disconnected from yourself, question your worth, struggle to trust your own decisions, or wonder where your confidence has gone.

Together, we can explore what you've experienced, make sense of the patterns that have shaped you, develop self-compassion, and build a stronger, more secure relationship with yourself.

You might be here because:

  • You are grieving someone or something important to you.
  • Life has changed, and you are struggling to find your place in it.
  • You don't feel like yourself anymore.
  • Your confidence or sense of self-worth has been affected.
  • You're wondering, 'Who am I now?'
  • You want to feel more connected to yourself and the life you're building.
  • You've been through difficult experiences, and you're trying to understand what comes next.

I work with grief, bereavement, loss, anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, and relationships.



“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Counselling with me

At the heart of counselling is the relationship we build together. Feeling safe, accepted and genuinely heard can create the space to explore what's happening for you and begin to make sense of your experiences. I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can bring whatever is on your mind. We'll explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at a pace that feels right for you, helping you gain clarity, develop a deeper understanding of yourself, and find a way forward that feels right.


Counselling one-to-one

Sometimes life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, lost, or simply unlike ourselves. You may be living with loss, navigating a difficult experience or life transition, or finding that your confidence and sense of self have changed along the way.

Counselling offers you space to slow down, talk openly, and make sense of what you're experiencing. I'll be alongside you, listening without judgement and working at a pace that feels right for you, as you begin to reconnect with yourself and find your way forward.

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, giving me a deeper understanding of a form of grief that is often overlooked or misunderstood. Our animals are family. The relationships we share with them can be deeply meaningful, and their loss can leave us feeling heartbroken, isolated, or misunderstood.

You don't have to minimise your loss or justify your grief. Here, it can be heard with compassion and without judgement.

Getting In Touch


Updates regarding my availability will be added here.


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:

My working days are Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday mornings.

In Person, Online & Phone sessions:

£50 per 50-minute session

Additional Info

Sessions after 3 pm and on Saturday am 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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