Heli Annika Giles, BACP

Heli Annika Giles is a qualified integrative therapeutic counsellor who primarily works from a person-centred perspective while drawing on a range of approaches to meet individual needs. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Heli offers support for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, career questions, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses issues such as attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, intimacy-related difficulties, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. She works with both individual and relationship-focused concerns and can include elements of coaching and compassion fatigue support where relevant.

Her approach emphasises understanding each person as an individual - exploring values, patterns, and emotional experience rather than trying to 'fix' someone. She helps people build greater self-awareness, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, strengthen coping skills, and clarify what matters to them. This can make it easier to manage day-to-day triggers, rebuild confidence, and feel more present in relationships.

Sessions are offered in English and Finnish and are based in the United Kingdom. Heli aims to create a collaborative space where clients set their own goals and review progress together, reflecting her belief that with the right support people can find clearer ways forward.

Integrative Approaches and Online Therapy

Heli integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches to support clients in online settings. ACT encourages people to clarify their values and to take meaningful action even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and patterns that get in the way of daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and significant relationships shape expectations and behaviours in current relationships, helping with intimacy issues, relationship patterns, and family dynamics. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, non-judgemental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist reflects and supports self-understanding and personal growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Heli works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she may adapt techniques as therapy progresses so the fit remains practical and helpful.

Online therapy with Heli is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or other convenient locations, helping people maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and daily life.