- Person-centred approach
- ACT and CBT methods
- Speaks English and Finnish
About Heli
Heli Annika Giles is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety including social anxiety, relationship difficulties and issues around self-esteem and life changes. Annika uses a person-centred, integrative way of working and speaks English and Finnish.
Annika writes in straightforward language and keeps sessions practical. She invites people to choose what to talk about and to set the goals they want to work on. Sessions focus on understanding how feelings and thinking patterns affect day-to-day life and on developing clearer ways to cope.
Her approach draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside client-centred and attachment-informed ideas. In practice this means noticing what is important to the client, looking at unhelpful thinking patterns, and practising small changes that make daily life easier. She also uses existential and solution-focused techniques when helpful.
Annika often helps with life events that increase stress and anxiety, including work pressure, relationship problems, grief and trauma. She talks through practical strategies for managing worry, perfectionism and feelings of not belonging. The focus can include building clearer personal boundaries and improving communication skills.
Sessions are reviewed together so progress can be checked and goals adjusted. Annika encourages people to bring what matters to them and to work at a pace that feels manageable.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about noticing thoughts and feelings without letting them decide actions, and choosing actions that match what matters to you. It can help when worry or avoidance limit daily life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to reduce unhelpful thinking patterns and build skills for handling anxiety and stress. Attachment-Based ideas focus on how early relationships influence current ways of relating and can help with intimacy and communication struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss different methods and agree with the client which approaches to try, based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can be reviewed as sessions go on.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around work, study and family life. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or sessions without video if that helps reduce worry. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt practical exercises and homework for remote sessions so therapy fits into everyday routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Finnish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety including social anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, life changes, trauma, grief and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and integrative. She combines client-centred listening with practical techniques from ACT and CBT to address thinking patterns and coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a practising counsellor.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Finnish.
Can international clients book sessions?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin and schedule a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.