Helen is a qualified integrative counsellor, and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Helen specialises in working with clients with eating disorders and has a post qualifying specialist diploma in Eating Disorders from the National Counselling Society. Helen has experience of working successfully with a wide variety of clients of all ages and backgrounds within both private practice, and within a large low-cost counselling centre in Exeter. Helen has experience of working with victims of domestic abuse, trauma, and working specifically with carers within the charity ‘Counselling for Carers’. Helen has twenty years’ experience of working with primary aged children prior to qualifying as a counsellor. Helen delivered the ‘Drawing and Talking’ programme to children who were struggling emotionally with anxiety, attachment issues, adoption and neglect. Helen continues to have a keen interest in young people’s mental health alongside her work with adults.