Tel: 07951 344208
Email: ruth@saffronwaldencounselling.co.uk
By appointment only
Hello, I’m Ruth
I work with children, teenagers, adults and couples, supporting people through life’s challenges and helping them find a way forward when things feel difficult.
People come to counselling for many different reasons. You may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed or stuck. Perhaps your confidence has taken a knock, your relationships are struggling, or you’re facing a significant life change and finding it hard to cope.
Whatever brings you here, counselling offers a safe space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening and explore what you need.
Couples and Relationships
Relationships can be one of the greatest sources of happiness in our lives, but they can also be one of the greatest sources of stress.
I am trained in Couple and Relationship Therapy and work with couples who want to improve communication, understand recurring patterns and navigate conflict more effectively. Whether you are facing a crisis, recovering from a difficult experience, adjusting to change or simply wanting to strengthen your relationship, counselling can help you understand each other’s perspectives and reconnect with greater trust and understanding.
Children and Young People
Children and teenagers do not always have the words to explain how they are feeling.
I am trained in Play Therapy and use creative approaches such as art, play and storytelling to help young people express themselves in ways that feel natural and comfortable. These approaches can help children explore difficult feelings, build confidence and develop healthier ways of coping.
Trauma, Abuse and Recovery
Alongside more common concerns such as anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, I have extensive experience supporting people affected by trauma, domestic abuse, addiction and recovery.
Traumatic experiences can leave people feeling disconnected from themselves, confused by their reactions or struggling to trust themselves and others. Together we can explore these experiences at your pace, helping you understand what has happened, recognise your strengths and move towards healing and growth.
How I Work
My approach is person-centred and trauma-informed. I believe every person’s story is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy.
My aim is to provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental space where you feel heard, accepted and supported. Together, we can explore what is happening in your life, build on your strengths and find a way forward that feels right for you.
Professional Development & CPD
- Registered Member of the BACP
- Diploma in Couple / Relationship Therapy
- Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Domestic Abuse & Trauma-Informed Practice
- Addiction & Recovery Work
- Suicide Intervention & Risk Awareness
- Motivational Interviewing
- Working with Angry or Dysregulated Teenagers
- ADHD: Lived Experience & Family Impact
- Safeguarding Children and Adults
- Wellbeing Science & Resilience-Based Approaches
Tel: 07445 136636
Email: helen@saffronwaldencounselling.co.uk
By appointment only
Note: Helen currently has no available sessions for adults, but does have availability for children.
Hi there, I am Helen Neale. A counsellor with a big smile and a passion for helping others to find their own way, no matter the obstacles.
I have extensive experience of helping with various challenges and life events including anxiety, depression, and bereavement. I am passionate about working with neurodivergence, in both children and adults, such as ADHD and autism, in a neuro-affirming way, incorporating sensory experiences into the counselling room where appropriate and led by you.
I am here to help you to work through your problems to find the solution that works for you, and your circumstances without judgement and with a kind smile.
I am available to listen, and to support you to make the choices that work for you in your life. Everyone is different, and I draw on various approaches that work for your unique circumstances.
My own personal experiences of mental illness, neurodiversity, sexual identity, bereavement, and addictions add to our knowledge together. These lived experiences don’t cloud the ability to step into your world, and show empathy, they enhance it as we work together in a common goal to empower you to make change.
Qualifications
- Registered BACP membership
- Accredited NCPS member
- Member of British Psychological Society (Student)
- Post Graduate Diploma (Level 7) in Autism and Neurodivergence
- MSc Psychology (Ongoing)
- Level 4 in Therapeutic Counselling
- Mindfulness for neurodivergent brains (Global Institute of Mindfulness)
Professional Development and CPD
- Mind in West Essex
- Childline
- Place2Be (Play-based therapy)
- AutPlay therapy
- Foundation Coaching (60 hours ICF)
- Trauma counselling
- Sleep issues within Neurodiversity
- Trauma counselling in PTSD
- BACP: Counselling Children and Young People
- ADHD counselling and interventions
- ADHD in women and girls
- Autism and counselling
- HM Government – Prevent awareness course
- Screen time and neurodivergence
- Supporting after baby loss
