- Anxiety and social stress
- Relationship problems
- Self esteem work
About Helen
Helen Murphy is an ACA and PACFA counsellor with ten years' clinical experience in Australia. She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression and ADHD, and supports people dealing with attachment, adoption and foster care experiences, and family breakdown.
She helps people who feel stuck or overwhelmed by everyday pressures. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and finding practical steps to reduce distress. Helen uses straightforward conversation and problem-solving to make things more manageable.
Clients are invited to look at patterns in relationships and behaviour that keep difficulties repeating. Helen pays attention to how past experiences and attachment shape current reactions. That can make it easier to try different ways of relating and responding in stressful social situations.
She also works with issues such as body image concerns, codependency, communication problems and commitment worries. Helen helps people build skills for emotional regulation and clearer communication so they can tackle real-world situations with more confidence.
Her practice values practical tools alongside reflection. People often leave sessions with small, achievable steps to try between appointments. Helen encourages checking what works and changing the approach if needed.
Therapeutic techniques and online sessions
Helen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is cognitive-style work that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them with real-life experiments. This is useful for social anxiety and worrying about how others see you.Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns. It helps people understand how early experiences affect current reactions and communication in relationships. That can make it easier to try new ways of relating and reduce repeated conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Helen will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques suit their goals and preferences, and check progress as therapy continues.
The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, travel, or caregiving, and can allow shorter check-ins or sessions without needing to travel. Appropriately qualified or registered therapists can adapt techniques for remote work so you can practise skills between sessions and bring real-life examples to therapy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Helen focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression and ADHD, plus related areas like attachment, adoption, grief and communication problems.
How would she approach social anxiety or fear of being judged?
She uses practical conversation and problem-solving to identify patterns and try small, manageable steps that reduce anxiety in social situations.
How much experience does she have?
Helen has ten years of experience working with adults and young people on a range of life challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is listed with ACA and PACFA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.