- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship strain
- Self esteem work
About Helen
Helen Murphy is an ACA counsellor and PACFA-registered psychotherapist with ten years' experience. She works with adults and young people on stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship strain and self-esteem concerns. Helen also helps with grief, burnout, career pressures and major life transitions.
Helen keeps sessions straightforward. She listens and helps clients name what feels hard. Together they identify practical steps to reduce overwhelm and build everyday coping skills. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can change next.
Her background includes a decade of clinical work with adults and young people facing emotional regulation challenges, anger, attachment concerns and communication problems. She has experience supporting people affected by adoption and foster care, abandonment, and complex grief.
In sessions Helen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to teach skills for managing anxiety, improving relationships and sorting out conflicting priorities. She also supports people working through body image, codependency and commitment issues. Work often includes short, goal-focused exercises and reflective discussion.
People who see Helen typically want concrete tools and clearer direction. She helps build confidence, practical coping strategies and better ways to communicate. If you are navigating first jobs, study pressures or feeling behind in your twenties, she offers straightforward support aimed at realistic change.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Helen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with anxiety, depression and relationship problems. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning small experiments to test different ways of thinking and acting. These methods are useful for worry, low mood and managing ADHD-related planning difficulties.Skills-based behavioural strategies teach concrete routines and coping tools. This can include short practical exercises to reduce overwhelm, improve sleep and manage emotional reactions. These tools are aimed at daily life - work, study and relationships - rather than abstract theory.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Helen will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and comfort level. That process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting based on what helps most.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into study, work or busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn't possible. They also allow people to continue therapy when relocating within Australia, subject to the therapist's client location rules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem, plus related areas like grief, burnout and career pressures.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques and collaborative discussion to focus on practical steps and skill-building.
How long has she been practising?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults and young people on a range of emotional and life-transition issues.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is listed with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and PACFA, and practices in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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