Helmi trained at Middlesex University and California State University East Bay. Her main focus throughout her degree was directing. Her directing debut was at Barons Court Theatre on a new writing piece called Sweet or Dry?. Since then Helmi has directed Mourning Becomes Electra and Greenland at Middlesex University.

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Helmi has also co-directed another new writing peice Antagone at The Space. Assisting credits include: The Decorator and How The Other Half Loves for Jonathan Holloway and I Ought to be in Pictures for Edward Max all at Frinton Summer Rep, and Last of the Red Hot Lovers for Adam Sibbald, at The Bridewell.

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Helmi is an Associate Director for Alea Theatre. Helmi directed the world premiere production of Heaven Sent at the New Wimbledon Theare Studio for Hidden Talent Productions.