Fees:
£95 per 50 min session
Contact:
Direct contact details for Helena Vellas
Email:
hello@helenavellas.com
Website:
www.helenavellas.com
Location:
Newbury & Marlborough
Treatments Practiced:
Philosophy and style of working:
People often come to therapy when they feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, low, or unsure how to move forward. My practice is integrative, combining psychodynamic, attachment-based and neurobiological perspectives, allowing me to work flexibly and in depth while maintaining a focus on the emotional and relational processes at the heart of therapy.
Sessions are reflective and collaborative, offering a space to explore patterns of thought, feeling and behaviour with curiosity and care. While I may introduce specific techniques when appropriate, the emphasis is on understanding and lasting change rather than short-term solutions.
Some clients come for support around a specific difficulty, while others choose to work together over a longer period of time. We can think together about what might feel most helpful for you.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including:
- Anxiety, depression, and low mood
- Relationship and attachment issues
- Trauma and complex trauma
- Addiction and compulsive behaviours
- Stress, burnout, and perfectionism
- Identity and self-esteem concerns
- Neurodiversity (ASD, ADHD, and related challenges)
- Life transitions, loss, and change
Professional Memberships / Accreditations:
- Registered Psychotherapist, UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
- Graduate Member, British Psychological Society (BPS; GMBPsS)
- HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist pending
Professional Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Counselling Psychology & Psychotherapy (viva passed, HCPC registration pending)
- MSc Sport & Exercise Psychology
- BSc Psychology
Training and Experience:
I completed my doctoral training in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy at Metanoia Institute over several years, undertaking extensive supervised clinical work with adolescents and adults. My training placements and professional roles have included work in university mental health services, private practice, third sector organisations, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Alongside psychotherapy, I have experience conducting ADHD and neurodevelopmental assessments within structured diagnostic frameworks, working collaboratively with psychiatrists and other clinicians.
