Dr Helena de Klerk

Chartered Counselling Psychologist 

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“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change”
— Thich Nhat Hanh
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Our world is an overwhelming place and sometimes life can feel confusing, frustrating, boring or even frightening. Is it any surprise that mental health difficulties have increased and that our wellbeing is low.

If you find yourself feeling this way,

get in touch.

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Hi, ​let me introduce myself

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On paper my name is Dr Helena de Klerk, but my clients and colleagues call me Lena (pronounced Layna).

I am an experienced chartered counselling psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the British Psychological Society (BPS) and EuroPsy. ​I am also a registered counsellor and psychotherapist with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and also an EMDR therapist and clinical supervisor.

I work with children, young people, adults and couples. I offer clinical supervision and support small businesses to reach their potential. I offer support to my clients worldwide via zoom. I speak English, Dutch and German and have a basic grasp of French, Italian and Spanish. 

For more information about me or how I work, click the button below.

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Are you experiencing …

… anxiety, stress, phobias, panic, agoraphobia, OCD, PTSD/cPTSD/trauma, dissociation, depression, low mood, low self esteem, intense shame or guilt, grief and bereavement, neurodiversity (such as autism and ADHD)?

Are you …

… lost, uncomfortable, irritable, out of sorts, unmoored, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that you can’t seem to shift?

Do you want to …

… live life more authentically, manage symptoms, overcome difficulties, navigate transitions, process trauma/traumatic events, better understand the past, feel more connected to yourself and others?

Clients say …

… that I have a calming voice and that they feel truly seen, supported, and understood by me.

Next steps …

… If you're considering therapy or wondering whether therapy might help, feel free to reach out. We can have a short, no-pressure chat to see if therapy is right for you and whether I would be a good match for you and your goals.

Invest in yourself

Invest in your future

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I’m here for you

If you’d like more information or if you’d like to arrange an initial consult, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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