Counsellor profile
Heli Annika Giles, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Anxiety management
- Relationship support
- Work and career stress
About Heli
Counsellor Heli Annika Giles is a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy member with three years' experience. She works with people dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship and family difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma, grief and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Finnish from a United Kingdom base.
Heli uses a person-centred, integrative approach. She invites clients to choose what to talk about and what they want to achieve. She explains things plainly and helps people make sense of difficult emotions and reactions.
Her work often focuses on anxiety and stress, including social anxiety and burnout. She also supports people struggling with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, career or study stress, and feelings of not fitting in. Practical coping skills and clearer understanding are regular parts of the work.
Heli draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ideas alongside attachment-based and existential thinking. That mix is used to help people notice patterns, try new responses and build steady ways of coping over time.
She is open about the impact of economic strain and practical pressures on mental health. Heli aims to reduce shame and isolation by talking through what is happening and testing small changes. Progress is reviewed together so sessions stay focused on the client's goals.
People who prefer conversational, non-judgemental counselling and want short-term or ongoing support may find this approach helpful. If you are unsure where to start, Heli asks clients to set a first goal and then reviews how counselling is working for them.
How Heli uses therapeutic approaches in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes where getting stuck is part of the problem.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. It offers practical exercises to test different responses and reduce anxiety or low mood in daily life.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns with others. It can help with relationship and intimacy issues by increasing awareness of emotional needs and habitual reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to agree which methods to try, based on your needs, goals and preferences. Plans are reviewed in session and adjusted if something does not feel helpful.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a working day, take part from a quieter place when needed, or reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins between face-to-face appointments and support ongoing work without long gaps.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Finnish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She commonly helps with anxiety, stress, relationship and family difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma, grief and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She works in a person-centred, integrative way and uses practical tools from approaches such as ACT and CBT while focusing on the client's priorities.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years' experience working as a counsellor and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Where is she based and how is she registered?
She practices from the United Kingdom and is a member of the BACP.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Finnish.
Does she see international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do you begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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