Gottman Referral Network

About

I'm Dr Helen Lewis, a Clinical Psychologist based in Sheffield. My practice, Philos Psychology, is dedicated to what raising a family asks of your relationship.

You’re exhausted, disconnected, and tired of having the same fight on repeat. Whether you are navigating the heavy demands of early childhood, raising older children and realising how far apart you’ve drifted, or struggling with the profound impact of reproductive trauma (such as a difficult birth or fertility journey) on your connection, you are not alone. I know taking the step to start therapy is scary. Many couples hesitate because they fear that going to therapy means uncovering that the relationship might be over.

As a couples therapist, I’m not here to judge your relationship's chances or look for a "bad guy." I bring over a decade of clinical experience into the room with an approach that is warm, active, and genuinely collaborative. Drawing on the assessment-led, research-backed Gottman Method (Level 3 trained), I actively help you break destructive conflict cycles, navigate shared grief, and rebuild a secure, deeply connected partnership. If reproductive trauma or difficult past experiences require dedicated space to heal, I also provide specialised individual trauma therapy to ensure these events no longer stand in the way of your connection.

I also know that squeezing a weekly appointment into a busy parenting schedule can feel impossible. That is why, alongside UK-wide online weekly therapy, I offer multi-day couples intensives from my Sheffield clinic. This is a focused, deep-dive approach designed to deliver fast, meaningful results so you can get back on the same team without spending months in weekly therapy.

The patterns we carry don't have to be the patterns we pass on. Finding your way back to each other is possible. Schedule a free 20-minute consultation to see if weekly therapy, individual support, or a couples intensive is the right fit for you.