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Helen Logan, MA Counselling and Psychotherapy

I am a BACP Accredited therapist offering online and telephone psychotherapy. I have over 30 years experience in the field of counselling.

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ABOUT ME

HELEN LOGAN COUNSELLOR AND PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Helen Logan

 

I am a BACP Accredited therapist with over 30 years of counselling experience. I work with clients in the UK and overseas, conducting face-to-face sessions in Midhurst, West Sussex. I have had an extremely varied career working in a variety of settings including healthcare services, media organisations, and charitable agencies.

For 12 years I was the behind the scenes therapist on 'This Morning' television programme on ITV and since then have worked for a number of addiction treatment services before concentrating on private practice. I also regularly train other therapists.

I am what is known as an integrative therapist, which means I am trained in, and deploy, different therapeutic models to cater for each individual client and their individual needs. I don't believe that therapy should be a one size fits all approach; but a customized programme of assistance based on individual requirements. The dynamic between the client and myself should be both collaborative and conversational - I don't expect the client to do all the talking - our therapy will be very much a two way process. My aim is to help each person have a better understanding of themselves and the issues they have; and to provide ideas and strategies that will facilitate lasting change.

Should you like to discuss your problem I offer a free telephone consultation in the first instance, so that you can decide whether I might be the right person to help you. You can contact me directly on 07790 670 365. Alternatively, you can access an on line form through the Contact page.

I have wide ranging experience in dealing with various issues including:

  • ADDICTION

  • ANXIETY DISORDERS

  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

  • LACK OF MEANING IN LIFE

  • SELF-HARM

  • STRESS

  • ABUSE

  • BEREAVEMENT

  • EATING DISORDERS

  • LOW SELF ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE

  • SEXUALITY

  • TRAUMA

  • ANGER MANAGEMENT

  • DEPRESSION

  • FAMILY ISSUES

  • RELATIONSHIP DIFFICULTIES

  • SEXUAL PROBLEMS

  • WORK PROBLEMS

ONLINE & TELEPHONE COUNSELLING

HELEN LOGAN COUNSELLOR AND PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Traditionally, the delivery model of therapy has been face-to-face. When the global pandemic struck, much of our communication where possible had to transfer to online. Many of us felt a resistance to this as it felt unfamiliar; but gradually we began to appreciate the advantages of such an approach.

Research has demonstrated that online therapy is just as effective as face-to-face - and over the past few years my own experience has confirmed this. In fact, on a practical level there are some advantages; notably convenience for those who find it difficult, for whatever reason, to leave their home environment.

I have significant experience in telephone and online counselling, having spoken with many thousands of clients via these mediums throughout the years I have been working as a therapist. I co-deliver regular training seminars to other qualified therapists in effective online and telephone counselling skills and practice.

Telephone and online sessions are 50 minutes.

ADDICTION COUNSELLING

HELEN LOGAN COUNSELLOR AND PSYCHOTHERAPIST

The treatment of addiction has developed into one of my main areas of interest and expertise. Working as a therapist I have helped many hundreds of people overcome their addictions and maintain their recovery. Around 90% of those I have worked with were free of addictive behaviour by the time we had completed therapy. If you also have the desire to stop, I can help.

Therapy sessions focus on understanding the source of your addictive behaviour including what your 'triggers' are - those elements precipitate your use of addictive substances or behaviours. We will also develop a highly personalized strategies and coping mechanisms to help deal with difficult moments when you might be tempted to re-engage in your old behaviour. Ultimately, we will help you to develop a much healthier, and happier approach to living and re-discover a sense of calm and peace of mind.

Help for Family Members: Close family members of those with an addiction problem can often feel isolated and powerless. They may feel angry and let down. Help for those family members or carers can be key for all involved if progress is to be facilitated. I can also help those families where an individual is not willing to acknowledge their problem or seek assistance for it. Guidance can be provided to enable families to help motivate the individual to accept support, or where this isn’t forthcoming, support them through this.

Testimonials

Helen Logan COUNSELLOR AND PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Anonymous

‘Sometimes we all fall into a dark place, that we really don’t want to be, but have no control over. The support I’ve been given has brought me back to be the person I used to be – the person that people recognise again as being my true self. My confidence, sense of humour, motivation and purpose have all returned and without Helen’s support this would not have been possible.’

Anonymous

'The voice of reason and sense through some of my darkest, loneliest and most irrational moments. Patience and understanding in abundance enabled me to be honest about my depression and self harming. Words could never fully encompass my appreciation for the support I have been given. Helen is truly unique and I am grateful for all the time and effort she has invested in me.'

Anonymous

'We are both doing great. Nearly four months for myself without alcohol and three for my husband. Not long ago we were respectively drinking 100 and 180 units a week! We’re delighted and are convinced we wouldn’t have achieved it without Helen’s superb guidance and support.’

Anonymous

‘When I came out of rehab I was really nervous and not sure of myself. When my counselling sessions started with Helen I felt at ease instantly, she was so friendly and I knew that I could tell her anything that was on my mind. She was supportive of all my decisions and never judged me. I have never had a counsellor who was so encouraging and made me feel good about myself. Knowing that Helen was there for me really helped me, even when we didn’t have sessions I knew that if anything was bothering me she’d be there for me to guide me through difficult times.'

Anonymous

'There were a few occasions when I would talk through issues that came up in my life with Helen before I would tell my family, as long as I had Helen’s support I knew it would be ok. Having Helen to talk to, pushed me to move forward with my life, I realised that in order for my life to be different without drugs I would have to take charge of my own life. I believe that my life is as it is now (which is amazing) is due to the aftercare I received when coming out of rehab, I feel so lucky to have had Helen as my counsellor and a part of my recovery.’

Anonymous

'You told me I could stop this addiction and showed me how, when I had no faith in myself. You have helped me to come back to my family and myself and my gratitude for this programme will stay with me for a lifetime.'

 

FAQs

Helen Logan COUNSELLOR AND PSYCHOTHERAPIST

First of all, remember that seeing a counsellor doesn't mean that there is something wrong with you. Many people choose to see a counsellor just so they can 'off-load' the events or feelings of the week. Others may bring a specific issue that they need help in understanding or resolving. When thinking about whether you need counselling, it might be helpful to ask yourself a number of questions. If you can answer 'yes' to one or more it may indicate that counselling could help:

This is really dependent on the individual problem(s) and the individual client. Some people bring very specific problems that can be resolved relatively quickly, over the course of a number of sessions. Others may have more deeply entrenched difficulties that date back some years, and these can take longer to work through.

Many people feel that whilst they have resolved the issues that they sought help for, they still value the opportunity to have an hour each week where they can reflect upon their feelings, thoughts and events. The client and I regularly assess progress throughout the sessions, and ultimately it is up to the client to decide how long the counselling will continue for.

I understand that people's schedules are not always the same so I try to be as flexible as possible. Our sessions don't have to be at the same time each week.

Guidelines recommend that in order to practise, counsellors should have completed at least an appropriate diploma. Accreditation/registration with a professional body (e.g. BACP, UKCP) means a counsellor/psychotherapist has satisfied certain rules on training, practice and ethics to gain professional recognition. For example, the BACP's Individual Counsellor Accreditation scheme requires a minimum of:

Yes it is. What is discussed within the counselling sessions stays in the counselling sessions. The only circumstance where confidentiality might be broken is if the client poses a serious risk either to him/herself or someone known to the client. I would always try to discuss the need for a break in confidentiality with the client first and the reasons for this.

Each counselling session lasts for 50 minutes, the so called 'counselling hour'. This allows time to reflect on the session. Telephone and online counselling sessions are also 50 minutes.

Contact Me In Confidence

You can call me in confidence on 07790 670 365 and I will endeavour to call you back as soon as possible. If you would prefer me to call you, or you would like to communicate via email in the first instance, please contact me at loganhel@outlook.com