Helen

Ms Helen Sproat

Psychotherapist

“UKCP existential-analytic psychotherapist offering a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore challenges and deepen self-understanding.”

About Me

I am a UK-born, native English speaker, registered and accredited with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) as an existential-analytic psychotherapist. I trained in the UK to UKCP standards, and now offer psychotherapy for English speakers in Lisbon as well as online sessions for clients in other locations. Having begun my own therapeutic journey as a client, I believe psychotherapy can create a unique relationship that supports a person’s ability to free themselves from the influence of past and present experiences. This process can help you understand yourself more deeply and gain greater clarity about your desires and how to pursue them in order to live more authentically.

Approach

As an existential psychotherapist, my approach is phenomenological. This means therapy is tailored to each person, taking into account their specific needs and difficulties without relying on labels or diagnoses. I prioritise the therapeutic relationship, while my practice is influenced by existential, psychoanalytic, and postmodern thought. This integrative approach allows me to draw on different perspectives as appropriate for each person and their unique circumstances. Short-term work can be helpful if you’re in crisis or going through a period of acute distress. It can be suitable for addressing immediate challenges, or it can lead naturally into medium- or long-term therapy. Longer-term work offers space for deeper exploration of your life, relationships, and the patterns you may find yourself repeating.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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  • Support Groups

    Facilitated groups of people with shared experiences who meet regularly to listen, share, and support one another.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Cancer Support

    The psychological and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis on the individual and their loved ones, including fear, grief, and adjustment to treatment.

  • Codependency

    A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.

  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Psychotherapist

Qualifications

University of Roehampton

Service Areas

Helen Sproat Psychotherapy

In-person & Online

Lisbon, Lisbon

Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal