Helen Fairburn
Counsellor in York

Hello & Welcome

Are you struggling with difficult emotions and finding it hard to feel joy or happiness? Is there something that you are experiencing that you want to change?

Life can feel tough and challenging at times.  This may be following a specific life event, a change of circumstances, or for reasons completely unexpected or unknown. When we are struggling with something difficult we can often feel unhappy, confused, anxious and overwhelmed, with a sense of feeling unsure of where to start or what to do.

Whatever your reason for considering counselling, I believe that we all have the capacity for change and positive personal growth, and that talking to a trained professional can help support you to place yourself back in control and bring about the change you would like to experience in your life. 

I understand that accessing counselling, especially for the first time, can feel daunting.  Finding the right therapist for you is an important part of this process. Please explore my website to learn more about me and how counselling may be able to help you. 

If you would then like to know more we can start with a conversation by phone or videocall* to talk about your situation and answer any questions you may have.  This will help you to consider whether I am the right fit for you. There is no charge for this and no obligation to access sessions.  

* If you would prefer to meet in person, please let me know and we can consider our joint availability for arranging this. This would be charged at my standard session fee of £50.