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- Person-centred approach
- ACT and CBT methods
- Speaks English and Finnish
About Heli
BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years' experience working with stress, anxiety, relationships and related life challenges. Heli Annika Giles uses a person-centred way of working and draws on cognitive and acceptance-based methods where helpful.
Heli speaks English and Finnish. She sees people who want to talk about anxiety, low self-esteem, work stress, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief. She also lists areas such as parenting concerns, compassion fatigue, chronic illness and caregiving stress among her focus areas.
Her approach begins by inviting the client to set the topics for sessions. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and on practical ways to respond to difficult feelings. Heli uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside attachment-informed and client-centred work.
She describes counselling as a way to make sense of painful experiences rather than to 'fix' a person. Conversations aim to identify triggers, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and build coping skills that fit daily life. Progress is reviewed together so goals can be adjusted as needed.
Heli pays attention to how past relationships can shape current patterns. That can include family of origin issues, blended family questions, commitment and communication problems, or intimacy concerns. She also supports people facing life-stage changes, ageing and career decisions.
If you want to start, Heli recommends using the site's matching process to request sessions and book an initial appointment. The first steps include a short questionnaire followed by scheduling a session.
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How her approaches translate to remote work
Heli commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas alongside a client-centred stance. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and life changes. Attachment-informed work focuses on how past relationships shape current reactions and can help with intimacy, communication and family patterns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and will adapt methods over time based on what is helpful. Clients and therapist review progress together and adjust the ways they work as needed.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific delivery modes. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day and giving people more choice about how they join a session. Registered or accredited professionals generally use online work to keep continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult to arrange.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Finnish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and grief, among other concerns listed in her profile.
What style of therapy does she use?
She primarily uses a person-centred approach and integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as needed.
How long has she been practising?
She has three years' experience working as a counsellor.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Finnish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.