Helen Capanda

Trauma Therapy & Integrative Support 鈥� Helping You Move Forward

When life feels overwhelming, looking ahead to the future can feel almost impossible. You want to feel better, you want to move forward鈥攂ut you feel stuck. It鈥檚 like the world is moving around you, and you're frozen in place.

Trauma can show up in many different ways. It鈥檚 not always easy to recognise when you need support. You might be experiencing:

Anxiety or panic

Trouble sleeping (insomnia)

Feeling isolated or disconnected

Addictive behaviours

Difficulties in relationships

Mood swings or irritability

Work-related stress or burnout

Unexplained physical pain

If any of this sounds familiar, please know you鈥檙e not alone鈥攁nd you don鈥檛 have to face it alone either.

I understand trauma, not just professionally but personally. I know how hard it can be to reach out. That鈥檚 why I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can begin to feel safe, grounded, and more like yourself again.

I work relationally, meaning that our connection and the therapeutic relationship are at the heart of the work. Healing happens through connection鈥攆eeling truly seen, heard, and understood.

As an Integrative Therapist, I tailor therapy to your unique needs. I draw on a range of approaches including:

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) 鈥� a powerful and evidence-based therapy for trauma and PTSD

Therapeutic Arts 鈥� helpful for those who find it difficult to express their thoughts and feelings in words

These approaches can support you to process difficult experiences, ease emotional and physical pain, and make sense of what鈥檚 happened. They can help you feel more connected to yourself and others. And no鈥攜ou don鈥檛 need to be artistic to benefit from this way of working.

Every session is shaped around you. You can expect compassionate, relational, and personalised support that honours your story and helps you build a future that feels calm, peaceful, and free.

Your first session

Taking that first step and getting in touch can be daunting, you may have lots of questions on your mind.

This is why I offer a free 20-minute, no-obligation telephone conversation. During this time, we can think about whether it would be helpful to arrange an initial online appointment - please visit my website for more information.

The initial assessment appointment can be up to 75 min.

It involves;

* An in-depth discussion about the situation

* The reasons for considering therapy for yourself or your child

* The most appropriate intervention

Hello my name is Helen Capanda nee Segal, and I have availability in the week and on Saturday mornings.

A Relational, Personalised Approach

I work relationally and collaboratively鈥攚hich means that I focus on building strong, trusting connections with both children and their parents or carers. Therapy is never 鈥渙ne-size-fits-all.鈥� I adapt my approach to meet your child exactly where they are and support you as a family to reconnect and find your way through challenges together.

Sessions may involve talking, drawing, painting, sand-tray, play, music, clay and movement and the use of puppets, depending on your child鈥檚 needs. You don鈥檛 need to be artistic to benefit鈥攊t鈥檚 all about creative expression, not performance.

Over time, families often notice:

A calmer home environment

Improved emotional regulation

Stronger communication between parents and children

Tools and strategies that can be used long after therapy ends

There is hope. Things can get better.

What to Expect 鈥� Your First Session

Taking the first step can feel daunting, especially if your child is finding things difficult. To make things easier, I offer a free 20-minute telephone consultation鈥攏o pressure, just a chance to talk and ask questions.  Please visit my website for more information.

If we decide to move forward, we鈥檒l arrange a 60-minute initial session which includes:

- A thoughtful conversation about your child鈥檚 experiences.

- Your concerns as a parent.

- My professional observations and possible next steps.

- Whether I feel I鈥檓 the right therapist to support your child.

- You then decide if I am the right person to help and we book in further sessions.

I recommend starting with seven sessions, giving us time to build trust and begin to notice progress. After session seven, we review and decide together whether to continue.

Trauma Therapy & Integrative Support 鈥� Helping You Move Forward

When life feels overwhelming, looking ahead to the future can feel almost impossible. You want to feel better, you want to move forward鈥攂ut you feel stuck. It鈥檚 like the world is moving around you, and you're frozen in place.

Trauma can show up in many different ways. It鈥檚 not always easy to recognise when you need support. You might be experiencing:

Anxiety or panic

Trouble sleeping (insomnia)

Feeling isolated or disconnected

Addictive behaviours

Difficulties in relationships

Mood swings or irritability

Work-related stress or burnout

Unexplained physical pain

If any of this sounds familiar, please know you鈥檙e not alone鈥攁nd you don鈥檛 have to face it alone either.

I understand trauma, not just professionally but personally. I know how hard it can be to reach out. That鈥檚 why I鈥檓 here to offer a safe, supportive space where you can begin to feel grounded, calm, and more like yourself again.

As an Integrative Therapist, I tailor therapy to your individual needs. I draw on a variety of approaches including:

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) 鈥� a powerful and evidence-based therapy for trauma and PTSD

Therapeutic Arts 鈥� ideal for those who find it difficult to express themselves through words alone

These approaches help you process painful memories, make sense of difficult emotions, and reconnect with yourself. You don鈥檛 need to be 鈥榓rtistic鈥� to benefit鈥攖his is about expression, not performance.

Together, we鈥檒l work at your pace. You can expect compassionate, personalised support that honours your experiences and helps you build a future that feels calm, peaceful, and free.

What to Expect

A safe, supportive space to explore your concerns

Understanding and identifying the root causes of anxiety or phobia

EMDR sessions are designed to help you reduce symptoms, build resilience, and regain control of your life

Practical tools for long-term coping and confidence

Take the First Step

However, taking that first step toward therapy can feel daunting, especially if you鈥檙e struggling with anxiety.  That is why I offer a free 20-minute, no-obligation telephone consultation. During this time, we can think about whether it would be helpful to arrange an initial consultation appointment.

The initial assessment appointment is approxiately 60 min.

It involves;

* An in-depth discussion about the situation

* The most appropriate intervention

* Your hopes and goals for the future.  

You then decide if I am the right person to help, and if so, we book further sessions and move forward with the therapy.