Cambridge & London Therapy Services

Approaching therapy or counselling for the first time can feel like a daunting and confusing prospect. People from all walks of life come to see me for many different reasons; it is a positive decision to make, but you may have many questions about what therapy and counselling are like and how they can help. In these pages you will find a little information about the therapy and counselling I offer. The relationship between you and your therapist is at the very heart of therapy, so it's important that you choose someone who is right for you.

I have warm, comfortable and private practice rooms in Ross Street, Cambridge CB1 and in Regent Street, London; please call me on 07798 622 601 or email helen@helenactontherapy.com if you would like to ask me any questions or make an initial no-obligation appointment.

I work with individuals on a wide range of issues, including:

Personal fulfilment difficulties

• depression
• anxiety
• a sense of being stuck
• general feelings of unease
• a general sense of dissatisfaction
• a lack of purpose
• difficulty making decisions
• dealing with dilemmas
• loss of meaning
• loss of identity
• work issues
• spiritual crisis
• existential crisis
• issues around self-worth and self-esteem
• sexual, physical and emotional abuse survival

Life stage issues

• mid-life crisis
• separation and divorce
• parenthood
• bereavement and loss
• redundancy
• retirement
• coming out

Relationship issues

• feelings of loneliness and isolation
• problems with intimacy and sex
• problems connecting with friends and family
• commitment issues
• fidelity, trust & jealousy issues
• uncertainty regarding a relationship’s future
• grief over the loss of a relationship

Sexual orientation and gender issues

• coming out
• identity issues
• gay lifestyle issues
• gay parenting issues
• sex addiction
• living with HIV
• negotiated non-monogamy
• transgender issues

I work with couples, both straight and same-sex, on a wide range of issues, including:

• becoming stuck in patterns of relating
• a lack of mutual support and understanding
• feelings of growing apart
• circular arguments
• a desire to relate on a deeper level
• loss of desire or intimacy
• approaching marriage
• impact of parenthood
• fertility issues
• illness
• bereavement
• redundancy or professional life changes
• fidelity, trust & jealousy issues
• uncertainty regarding a relationship’s future
• managing a relationship break-up

Get in touch

Please call me on 07798 622 601 or email helen@helenactontherapy.com if you would like to ask any questions or make an appointment.