Carla Helps

Emotional Literacy Practitioner, Level 2 Counsellor

Children

Young People

Carla has over 30 years of experience of supporting families, children and young people in roles which have included the NHS, the education system and the charity sector. She brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and dedication to her work. Most recently, she served as an Emotional Support Practitioner at Sunrise Wellbeing, where she provided one-to-one support for children and young people, as well as leading group workshops and wellbeing activities.  

As a tier 2 practitioner Carla has experience of supporting with the following difficulties:

  • Anxiety

  • Worries / Fears

  • Friendships and Bullying

  • Changes / transitions

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Parent separation

  • Self image / Identity

  • Low self-esteem/ self confidence

  • Loss and Bereavement

  • General wellbeing / resilience

She also has experience of working with children and young people who are on the pathway to ASD and ADHD diagnosis.

Carla is an accredited Emotional Literacy Practitioner, Level 2 Counsellor, and holds an advanced certificate in Drawing & Talking Therapy.  

Dedicated to Continued Professional Development, Carla’s most recent further learning includes: Being Trauma aware & responsive, loss & bereavement, EBSA Training,  The importance of managing endings, Attachment styles and Neurodiversity training.

Now working independently, Carla is an Associate of Sunrise Wellbeing and is able to offer a safe and welcoming space for 1-1 sessions at the Sunrise Nook in Groby.  She is Passionate about promoting mental health and emotional resilience, and believes that when children feel safe, understood, and supported, they are empowered to learn, grow, and thrive. Carla works closely with young people, their families, and schools to create a collaborative, nurturing environment where every child has the opportunity to flourish.

Carla is proud to be a Therapeutic Partner of The Curve Theatre, supporting their SHINE project which is funded by the Randal Charitable Foundation.

  • Enhanced DBS

  • Drawing & Talking professional membership

  • Fortnightly supervision

  • Monthly group Supervision

  • Mental Health First Aid

  • Fully Insured

  • ICO Certification

Find me on: Facebook | Instagram

Get in touch through our contact page.

Testimonials

“I am so proud of all of the things I have done that were out of my comfort zone before. You have helped me so much, thank you!”

“Not only did she join in on Sports day, she won a medal for coming 2nd place! We are so proud of her! This is something she would never have done without your help. Thank you!”

“I truly believe that your influence through the sessions you provide have been the source of her new confidence.  I wanted to say a massive thank you for all that you have done”