CHATS (Community Health and Training Services) is run and directed by Dr. Helena Schlindwein Ph.D. You  can be assured that the services we offer are designed for your benefit.  All Associated Therapists at CHATS are trained to a high level and continue to train within the field.

Introduction to C.H.A.T.S. and its Director

Dr Helena Schlindwein Ph.D is Owner and Managing Director of Community Health and Training Services (CHATS) 2005. The goal of the company is to provide psychotherapy and complementary services to clients, and educational access and opportunity to mature students who are seeking a training opportunity in the field of psychotherapy and coaching. CHATS wants to provide high standards and give students a thorough knowledge of different models of psychotherapeutic practice, set against the appropriate theoretical background. CHATS also offers training to NGO’s and community organisations wishing to capacity build within their organisations.

Dr Helena SchlindweinDr Helena is author of Community Healing: Community Development Approaches to Political Trauma in Northern Ireland (2002). She is an experienced teacher and taught at the University of Ulster for 18 years. She is a Community Development Practitioner for 30 years and founder of 21 voluntary sector organisations in Derry City she is also a Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, a Yoga teacher, Bach Flower Remedy Practitioner and a NLP Practitioner,Coach and trainer.(T) INLPTA.

Helena has worked as a teacher and psychotherapist within the NHS, voluntary and private sectors. She has a Ph.D, (Philosophy) M.Ed ( Specialising in the Teaching of Adults), B.Sc Honours degree in Social Anthrpoology, Sociology and Psychology,  and a range of Diplomas and Certificates in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling. Helena is also an experienced social science researcher, at both university and private practice levels.

Helena is am INLPTA registered trainer, a member of The Yoga Fellowship of Northern Ireland.  CCC Registered Counsellor and is a full member of the NRHP and ARCHT. She is also a registered Trainer with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health CIEH. 

Her most recient publication is Zoela's Stories www.zoelasstories.com