I got my energy back and so can you.
I went from simply surviving to truly thriving, and now I help others do the same.
I’m Helen James, a multi award-winning coach and advanced Lightning Process (LP) practitioner. Personally trained by Dr. Phil Parker in 2008, I bring over 18 years of experience and have helped thousands of people rebuild their health, reclaim their energy, and transform their lives.
Based in Manchester, UK, I work with clients across the UK, USA, and Switzerland, either in person or live online.
Are you ready to take back control of your life?
Why not start today? I’d love to support you on your journey to lasting health, happiness, and wellbeing.
Is this you?
- Never returned to my old self since suffering from a strong virus such as Glandular Fever or COVID 19/Coronavirus
- Constantly having one health problem after another
- Always feeling exhausted regardless of how much rest you get
- Forever worrying and feeling really stressed
- Often feel upset and down
- Sick and tired of feeling stuck in a rut
Contact Helen to discuss if the Lightning Process could be the solution for you
Is LP suitable for me?
Do you ever feel…
...your body has never recovered from an illness or virus?
...tired, struggle to concentrate and focus regardless of how much rest you get?
...pain, when there is no physical damage to your body?
...forever stressed, anxious or worried?
...like you are not participating fully in life?
Are you struggling to receover from?
Long Covid
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS/ME
Chronic Pain
Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Anxiety
If you relate to any, or all, of these the Lightning Process could be the answer that you’re looking for.
Helen's Story
Like many of my clients, I once found myself stuck in a cycle of poor health, exhausted and unable to enjoy life fully. As a senior manager in the finance industry, I worked long hours under intense pressure, which eventually led to Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome and Chronic Pain. It felt as though my body was failing me, and no conventional approach seemed to provide answers.
That all changed in 2006 when I discovered the Lightning Process. Understanding the science behind it, how the brain and body interact and how change is possible, allowed me to truly buy into it. I’m the kind of person who needs things to be backed up by science, and once I saw the logic and research behind the process, I knew I had found something life-changing.
I’ve not only supported hundreds of clients through their own recovery journeys, but I’ve also shared my knowledge with other practitioners internationally. In 2025, I was invited to speak at the Lightning Process Conference in London, delivering a talk to practitioners from around the world.
My Approach
I specialize in working with highly driven individuals, people who were once thriving in their personal or professional lives but have found themselves stuck in cycles of poor health, fatigue, or stress. My work is grounded in scientific principles, drawing on research in neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and the mind-body connection to help clients break free from unhelpful patterns and create lasting change.
I offer a practical, results-driven approach, one that is direct, supportive, and even infused with a bit of humour! My goal is to help you move from just existing to truly living again.
If you’re ready to step out of survival mode and into a life of possibility, I’d love to help. Let’s chat and see how the Lightning Process can work for you.
What You Get for Your Investment:
Personalised 12-Month Lightning Process Package
When you invest in the Lightning Process with Helen, you’re not just attending a seminar, you’re receiving a comprehensive, personalised program designed to support your recovery journey over the course of a full year.
Pre-Course Support
"Meet Helen” Zoom Call: A friendly, informal session where you’ll get to know Helen, ask questions, and feel confident about the journey ahead.
Personalised One-to-One Coaching: Tailored support if you need guidance before the seminar begins.
Book your FREE Pre Course Support NOW - click here
Lightning Process Seminar
3 x Half-Day Interactive Seminars: Engaging, practical sessions designed to teach you the powerful tools of the Lightning Process.
57-Page Training Handbook: A comprehensive guide filled with resources, exercises, and key concepts to support your learning.
Quick Reference Card: A handy, pocket-sized reminder of the core Lightning Process steps.
Ongoing Post-Course Support
5 Hours of Coaching: 3 hours group, 2 hours one to one. To be used as needed over 12 months, ensuring continued growth and support.
Graduate Certificate: A recognition of your completion and commitment to the process.
Exclusive 60-Minute Post-Course Audio: Reinforce your learning with a guided audio resource.
Monthly Graduate Newsletter: Insights, tips, and inspiration from Dr. Phil Parker delivered straight to your inbox.
Access to Support Groups & Forums: Connect with a community of like-minded individuals on the same journey.
10% Discount on Future Sessions: Enjoy savings on any additional therapies or coaching with Helen.
Fees & Locations:
Helen currently offers the Lightning Process in the UK, USA, and Switzerland, live online via Zoom and in person for clients in the UK.
Live Online Group Courses: £1,197 / $1,950 (2 to 5 people)
Next Course: 10th, 11th, 12th April 2026 click to apply
Live Online One-to-One Courses: £1,957 / $3,200
Book a Free Chat with Helen to arrange dates and times that suit your needs.
In person Courses in Bury, North Manchester, UK:
- One-to-One: £1,957
Fees for one-to-one in person courses at other locations within the UK will depend on the location. Please contact Helen for pricing.
In person Course Locations Available in the North of the UK:
- Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Liverpool, Merseyside, Cheshire, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, Cumbria, Shropshire, Isle of Man
Helen is also able to travel to other locations within the UK to meet your needs. Please contact Helen to discuss dates and locations that suit you.
LP Audio Download - Part 1
Listening to Part 1 of the Lightning Process, an interactive audio download may help you decide if the LP is for you. Helen can help you decide which audio download would be best for you, just give Helen a ring or complete this form
Learn about how the Lightning Process can help with CFS/ME, Post Viral Fatigue and Fatigue.
Learn about how the Lightning Process can help with OCD, Depression and other issues
Learn about how the Lightning Process can help with Anxiety, Stress and Panic Attacks.
This version has been designed for teens, preteens and children from 6-17+
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Lightining Process works by:
- ) Switching off your Physical Emergency Response (PER) so allowing your body to re-balance itself and
- ) Using Neuroplasticity to switch off old nerve pathways and replacing them with new, more useful, pathways.
Physical Emergency Response (PER)
The PER is the flight or fight response. It is your body's natural reaction to a threat or stress, which can be mental or physical, it is designed to keep you safe. Threats and stress could be viruses, drug reactions, physical injury or trauma amongst other things. The PER stimulates the Sympathetic Nervous System and produces stress hormones, which is generally a good thing, but it's really designed to be activated only for very short periods of time. Long term arousal of this system changes the way our nerve cells transmit nerve signals creating havoc interfering with your sleep, healing and immune system, digestion, clear thinking and general mood.
Illness jobs, relationships, financial pressures, and exams can all cause stress, which will create the same chemical and physical responses in your body as when it is faced with danger, but these are activated for long periods of time instead.
The Lightning Process will teach you how to spot when the PER is happening and how you can calm this response down, allowing your body to re-balance itself.
Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity is the brain's amazing ability to rapidly change just by being used differently. Research has shown that simply by using new ways of thinking, old nerve pathways are switched off and replaced by new, more useful, pathways.
The Lightning Process will teach you how to use neuroplasticity to break out of any destructive unconscious patterns that are keeping you stuck, and learn to use new, life and health enhancing ones instead.
Helen's Qualifications:
- BSc (Hons)
- Lightning Process Advanced Practitioner
- Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist
- Master Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner
- Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) practitioner
- Coach
Helen is Registered with the following organisations:
- Phil Parker's Lightning Process
NHS - SIRPA
National Council for Hypnotherapy
General Hypnotherapy Register