Helen Porter

Monday to Thursday 9am until 9pm,

Friday 9am to 6pm, 

Saturday 9am to 4pm

Are depression and anxiety affecting your daily life? Do you feel out of control or struggle with relationship difficulties? Perhaps you're dealing with an addiction or trauma? I can help.

I'm Helen, a Â鶹ԭ´´ registered psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, and children. I qualified initially in 1993 and have been dedicated to supporting people through life's challenges ever since.

I work from a professional, confidential clinic in Wigan/St Helens, providing a warm, non-judgmental environment where you can explore your concerns at your own pace.

My specialisms include:

• Depression and anxiety
• Relationship and family issues
• Sex and porn addiction
• Trauma and PTSD
• Grief and loss
• Life transitions and changes
• Working with autism

My qualifications:

• Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Systemic & Psychodynamic Therapy
• Level 5 Diplomas in CBT, Sex Addiction Therapy, and Person-Centred Therapy
• Specialist training in trauma, autism, and working with children and young people

I have 11 years' experience with Relate and have maintained my own practice for over 14 years. Whether you're seeking individual therapy or couples work, I'm here to support you towards meaningful, lasting change.

I practice an integrative approach, primarily drawing from psychodynamic and systemic therapies, complemented by person-centred work and CBT. This allows me to tailor our sessions to your unique needs and circumstances.

My therapeutic approach:

• Psychodynamic therapy - exploring how past experiences shape current patterns
• Systemic therapy - understanding issues within relationship and family contexts
• CBT - practical strategies for managing thoughts, feelings and behaviours
• Person-centred - following your lead in a supportive, non-directive way

I work from a dedicated therapy space at my home in Billinge (Wigan/St Helens). The space is designed with your privacy in mind and is accessed separately from the rest of the house.  

I specialise in supporting:

• Adults with depression, anxiety, and life transitions
• Couples facing relationship challenges
• Families navigating difficult periods
• Individuals dealing with addictions, including sex addiction
• Those processing trauma, grief, or significant changes
• People with autism seeking therapeutic support
• Young people experiencing various concerns

I offer both face-to-face sessions and online therapy, ensuring accessibility whilst maintaining the same high standard of professional, confidential care.

Your first appointment is a chance for us both to understand if we can work well together. There's no pressure - it's simply an opportunity to meet and explore how I might support you.

What happens in our first meeting:

I'll invite you to share what's brought you to therapy, listening carefully without judgment. You can talk about current difficulties, background context, or whatever feels most important to you right now.

Together we'll explore:

• What you're hoping to achieve through therapy
• Any previous therapy experience and what was helpful
• Practical questions about frequency, duration, and expectations
• How my approach might address your particular concerns
• No paperwork or assessments.

Practical arrangements:

• £50 an hour
• 1 or 2 hour sessions
• Located in Billinge, Wigan (WN5 7LD)
• Online sessions also available
• Flexible appointment times including some evenings
• No commitment or hidden costs

Moving forward:

At the end of our session, we'll discuss whether you'd like to continue. There's no obligation - some people need time to reflect, others prefer to book their next appointment straight away. Both approaches are perfectly fine.

Most clients find the first session reassuring and leave feeling more hopeful about making positive changes. My role is to provide a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and supported from day one.