Helmi Milliken, BACP

Helmi Milliken trained in the United Kingdom and has five years of clinical experience. She works with people aged 16 and over who are facing stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. Helmi also supports clients dealing with career pressures and major life changes. Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She treats each person as the expert in their own life and helps them follow their own priorities. Helmi aims to make the first step into therapy feel less daunting and more manageable. In sessions she listens for what matters most and helps clients build practical ways to cope day to day. She can talk through panic attacks, feelings of abandonment, guilt and shame, or the effects of domestic violence. Helmi also supports those navigating workplace strain, women's issues and challenges common to young adults. Her background includes work with people from many faith backgrounds, which informs a respectful, open approach. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional distress and improve wellbeing. The focus is on small, realistic changes that add up over time. People who choose Helmi can expect calm, direct conversations and clear next steps after each meeting. Sessions aim to leave clients with tools to manage anxiety, grief and life transitions. Helmi hopes therapy becomes a useful, rewarding part of a client's life.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Helmi draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on coping skills and emotional processing. One common approach is brief skills-based work that teaches breathing, grounding and practical steps to manage panic and anxiety in the moment. This helps people reduce the intensity of panic attacks and feel steadier day to day.

Another strand emphasises talking through grief, loss and difficult feelings in a structured way. This involves gentle pacing, exploring memories and building new routines to adjust after a loss. It can help with feelings of guilt, shame and the impact of relationship breakdowns. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Helmi will discuss options and adapt methods to match a client's needs, goals and preferences. Decisions about technique are made collaboratively so the plan fits the person's life and aims. Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full conversational session, phone can be easier if bandwidth is limited, and messaging or chat can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer not to use a camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep progress moving between meetings.