Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy in St Albans

Helping You Feel in Charge

As a UKCP-accredited psychotherapist and hypnotherapist in St Albans, I use an integrated approach that can combine hypnotherapy and various models of psychotherapy, to support my clients at better managing their life challenges. We work together to create a safe space, where clients can choose to explore and make real, long-lasting change.

How I Can Help

Services and Support

Based on French Row in St Albans, Hertfordshire, I offer psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and counselling in person, with secure online sessions across the UK. Your initial consultation is free of charge.

Psychotherapy

Exploring deeper patterns, in St Albans or online, with a UKCP-accredited psychotherapist.

Hypnotherapy

Clinical hypnotherapy to help with habits, anxiety and lasting personal change.

Online Therapy

Secure, confidential sessions from wherever suits you across the UK.

Hypnotherapy Training

Helena is also a tutor of hypnotherapy, for new students and practising therapists.

Group Sessions

Weekly Weight Management and Stress Management groups, in St Albans or online.

Using Your Insurance

You may be able to pay for therapy through AXA Health, Vitality or WPA. Cover varies, so please check your policy.

For NHS Staff and Retirees

HeroPerks: Supporting the People Who Support Us

Available to serving and retired NHS staff. Meadows Therapy is proud to be a member of HeroPerks, an Employee Assistance Programme providing discounts and offers for the people working in our emergency services and NHS, including discounted psychotherapy and hypnotherapy sessions.

Finding Your Balance

Some of the areas of my work

People come to me in St Albans and online for support with many different difficulties, including these.

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Stress

Helping you recognise triggers and regain a sense of calm, balance, and control.

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Anxiety

Supporting you to ease anxious patterns and build steadier, more confident living.

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Depression

Guiding you toward renewed clarity, emotional stability, and a greater sense of hope.

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Overeating

Working with you to understand habits and develop a healthier relationship with food.

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Alcohol Abuse

Offering structured support to reduce reliance and restore wellbeing at your own pace.

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Relationship Issues

Establish better inter-personal boundaries and internalised, effective self-relying soothing mechanisms.

Meet Helena

Helena Meadows

BSc (Psychology), ADHP (NC), DipHyp
UKCP, HS, NSTT, EMDR Qualified

As an accredited member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and a registered member of the National Hypnotherapy Society and the National Society of Talking Therapies (NSTT), I bring extensive training and many years of experience to support my clients in reaching their goals. I am also EMDR qualified.

I offer hypnotherapy, psychotherapy and counselling using a client-centred, solution focused approach that can combine hypnotherapy and different models of psychotherapy, including psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural (CBT) therapies. Where appropriate, I may also use EMDR techniques within these sessions. I work with my clients towards an enhanced self-awareness of their adaptive and maladaptive strategies. We work in a safe and non-judgemental space where clients are unconditionally regarded and can gain more confidence to explore new experiences, grow, and feel in charge.

Expert, Personal Guidance

Why Choose Meadows Therapy?

Integrated Approach

Combining hypnotherapy and psychotherapy for a complete, holistic experience.

Personalised Care

Every session with Helena is tailored to your individual, unique goals and pace.

Accredited & Experienced

UKCP-accredited and EMDR qualified, with extensive professional training and clinical experience.

Let’s connect

Get In Touch

Taking the first step can feel daunting, but it’s also the beginning of real change. Reach out today to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation and explore how therapy could support you.