Define yourself , and find your path.
You're great at what you do. But can you pitch exactly why - in a way that gets tastemakers excited?
I offer one-to-one support for writers and directors who want a confidential, independent space to think clearly about their creative voice, their work and their next move.
This isn't therapy and it isn't script editing. It's something in between: a thoughtful, experienced collaborator who has no agenda other than helping you do your best work.
Writers and directors at any stage. My sessions help you to build a deep self-understanding that will move your career forward — whether to jumpstart a project, bounce back from a setback, or choose what to create next.
who its for
Get in touch with a line or two about where you are. We'll arrange a free 30-minute conversation to see if working together feels right. If it does, we'll agree on a format that suits you — sessions can be one-off or ongoing, focused on a single project or broader career questions, remote or in person in London.
From £90 an hour, specific rates on request.
how it works
what to expect
Conversational sessions that will kickstart real, external change. Learn how to use your specificity to make your best, most personal work. Make outside opportunities feel like your own by knowing exactly what you contribute. Find the collaborators who best fit your process. Respect your creative limits, and hold them with grace.
from my clients
“Helen’s coaching and advice is invaluable. Her sessions are curated, insightful, challenging and bring clarity and conviction to the creative process. It was a crucial experience for me as both writer and director and I cannot recommend working with Helen more highly.
— vaughn stein, writer-director
“I literally cannot create anything without speaking to Helen first. And last. (And let's face it, a hell of a lot in the middle too...)”
— alicia macdonald, director
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Helen and her passion for story-telling and her dedication in leaving no stone unturned is truly inspiring. I can confidently say that she has one of the most detailed and thoughtful approaches I have ever experienced.
— tom ackerley, luckychap entertainment
“Helen has an innate feeling for story as a holistic entity, as well as a filmmaker’s appreciation of the value of the smallest details.”
— tom townend, writer
“Helen stands out for her exceptional ability to collaborate and her approachable nature. Her thoughtful perspective makes her an invaluable asset to the film & tv industry - truly its best-kept secret.”