Dr Helen Blake York

Dr Helen Blake – Chartered Psychologist in York

About

With nearly 25 years of professional experience, Dr Helen Blake brings deep psychological insight and a calm, compassionate presence to her work. Based in York, she offers private therapy both in person and online, supporting adults from all walks of life.

Dr Blake’s extensive background includes NHS and community-based roles, where she worked with a wide range of psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and psychosis. Over the years, her passion has grown for helping people better understand themselves and navigate emotional challenges with clarity and resilience.

Today, she operates exclusively through private practice. Her warm, thoughtful approach enables clients to engage in meaningful therapeutic work, whether face-to-face in York or remotely via secure online sessions.

Online therapy is not only flexible and convenient but, in many cases, just as effective as traditional in-person sessions. It allows clients to access specialist support no matter where they are, particularly for trauma-focused work such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), which Dr Blake is trained to deliver online.

Services

Dr Helen Blake provides a broad range of psychological services tailored to the needs of individuals, organisations, and educational settings. These include:

• One-to-one therapy sessions for issues such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, OCD, and psychosis

• Trauma therapy, including EMDR, which helps people recover from distressing experiences

• Online therapy, ideal for those needing flexibility or preferring remote support

• Workplace psychological assessments, focusing on specific learning difficulties like:

  • Dyslexia

  • Dyspraxia

  • ADHD

  • Autism spectrum profiles

• Diagnostic assessments for adults seeking clarity about neurodivergent traits, whether for educational support or employment accommodations

Her assessments are sensitive, thorough, and carried out with care, offering individuals practical guidance and formal documentation where needed.

Additional Information Dr Helen Blake York

Dr Blake’s private clinic in York offers a welcoming and confidential space for clients to explore their concerns in a safe, non-judgemental setting. For those outside the area or preferring digital access, all services are also available online.

She works with both self-referred clients and those recommended by professionals. To enquire about therapy sessions, psychological assessments, or neurodiversity screening, please get in touch through her website or email directly.

Whether you’re seeking support for a personal issue, a trauma-informed approach to healing, or a detailed assessment for neurodivergence, Dr Helen Blake offers skilled, thoughtful guidance tailored to your needs.