Helen Ridlington-White, BACP
Helen Ridlington-White has practised as a psychotherapist for 28 years and works from a broad, integrative perspective.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Helen
Helen Ridlington-White has practised as a psychotherapist for 28 years and works from a broad, integrative perspective. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and brings long experience of clinical counselling and supervision. Helen often draws on her understanding of child development and neurodiversity when people seek help.
Her approach is practical and paced to each person. Sessions may include talking, reflective exercises, mindfulness practices or creative expression when that feels helpful.
Background and approach
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their life. Helen helps with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression and relationship difficulties. She also supports people facing trauma, addiction-related struggles, compassion fatigue and parenting challenges.
Additional interests include adoption and foster care, attachment issues and midlife questions. Therapy with Helen leans on client-centred work, psychodynamic thinking and mindfulness, plus ideas from Jungian approaches. She aims to help people deepen self-understanding and to find practical ways to cope with life changes.
Sessions are steady and reflective rather than rushed. Her background includes NHS counselling work and many years supervising students and professionals. Those looking for an experienced counsellor who values personal meaning and practical tools may find her style approachable and calm.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 59260 | September 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Helen works with
Everything Helen lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Somatization
- Women's issues
Approaches Helen lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adjust methods over time. People often combine talking, mindfulness and reflective work to meet changing needs.
Online therapy brings practical flexibility. Video calls let the therapist and client meet face to face, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or to have shorter, frequent contact. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and daily life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Helen help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and relationship difficulties, and also addresses trauma, addiction-related struggles and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is integrative and person-focused, using talking, reflective exercises, mindfulness and creative expression when helpful.
How long has she practised?
Helen has 28 years of experience as a psychotherapist, including time working as a counsellor for the NHS and providing supervision.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in my language if I live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and preferences.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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