Calm Giraffe
Counselling in Hampshire
Hello, I’m Helen Plummer, a BACP registered counsellor
We often face challenges in our lives when we feel overwhelmed or are struggling with loss, trauma or life changes. I offer you a chance to explore the difficulties you are experiencing in a safe, non-judgemental and confidential environment away from your day-to-day life.
From my own life experience and through my client work, I have seen how counselling can help you gain a fresh perspective and new self-understanding, enabling you to make the changes you want in your life.
As an experienced counsellor, I have worked in a variety of settings including counselling charities, primary health care, redundancy consultancy and university well-being services in both London and Hampshire.
Please get in touch if you’d like to talk about how we could work together.
My Qualifications, Training & Experience
- BACP accredited Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy, University of East London
- CCS Core Skills Career Counselling, Career Counselling Services, London
- NLP Practitioner Certificate, PPD Personal Development Ltd, London
- MBTI Practitioner, OPP Ltd, Oxford
- Accredited Strengths Profile Practitioner, Cappfinity, London
- Solution-focused Coaching, BRIEF, London
- Master of Science degree, Lancaster University and Bachelor of Science degree, University of East Anglia
I have completed further training in:
- Suicide Awareness and Prevention, Life Changes Counselling
- Trauma and working with traumatised clients, Life Changes Counselling
- Responses to Domestic Abuse, Life Changes Counselling
- Bereavement, Life Changes Counselling
- Counselling online course, OpenLearn/BACP
- Eating Disorders & Body Awareness Workshop, Centre for Well-being, University of Surrey
- Life Changes Counselling charity, Hampshire
- Counselling and Well-being Service, Winchester University
- Career Energy Ltd, London
- Counselling and Well-being Service, London Metropolitan University
- The Centre for Better Health, Islington, London
I can help you with a wide range of concerns including:
Anxiety
Low Confidence and self-esteem
Loss and Bereavement
Relationships
Depression
Trauma
Abuse
Lack of purpose or direction
Redundancy and unemployment
Stress and Burnout
My Approach
As an integrative counsellor, I value your uniqueness as an individual and tailor my approach to your specific needs and circumstances. Integrative counselling is a type of client-centred therapy that is responsive in approach and allows for flexibility. It is based on the belief that you are the expert of your own life. My role is to help you explore your situation, your feelings and thoughts with empathy and understanding and without any judgement. By working in this way we can build a trusted working relationship where you move at a pace that is appropriate to you.
My integrative training means that I have trained in several theoretical areas and use a range of approaches including Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Solution-focused therapy.
I’m a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and work within the BACP Ethical Framework. This means I follow strict professional and ethical standards, receiving monthly supervision and ensuring strict client confidentiality and privacy. I work with clients who are aged 18 and over.
A safe place
A safe place for you to reflect on your experiences and life events that have shaped who you are.
Connect with your true self
Time to connect with your own needs and focus on your inner compass when life is pulling you in different directions.
Enable change
Develop healthy coping strategies to improve your well-being and help you feel more empowered to make the changes you want in your life.
Sessions & Fees
I am based in Winchester and offer face-to-face, online or telephone appointments on Mondays and Tuesdays. If you would like to explore how counselling could be helpful, I offer a free 15-minute telephone discussion where you can ask me your questions. Alternatively, you can complete the online form.
Each counselling session lasts 50 minutes and costs £55.00
All enquiries are answered within 24 hours between 9am - 8.30pm, Monday - Saturday
Payments are by bank transfer 24 hours in advance
The First Session
It’s natural to feel nervous coming to your first counselling session and so it helps to know what to expect.
In the first session, we explore your reasons for coming to counselling, identify the main areas of focus and any goals you’d like to work towards. I also explain more about the way I work and answer any more questions you have. It’s an opportunity to get to know each other more and agree a way of working together.
The number of sessions you have can be tailored to meet your needs. Most clients tend to have about 6-8 sessions, but you may prefer to have fewer or more sessions according to your individual situation. Cancellations made less than 48 hours or less before an appointment will be charged at the normal session rate.
My Location
Sessions are based in my Winchester practice on an appointment only basis.
91 Oliver’s Battery Road South
Winchester
Hampshire
To get here: The location is near Junction 11 of the M3 with free parking available. If coming via public transport you can use bus routes 63 or 5. The premises has a waiting room, is accessible for wheelchair users and has a disabled toilet.
Get In Touch
You can book an appointment by completing the online form or by calling 07846 978437.
All enquiries are answered within 24 hours between 9am-8.30pm Monday - Friday