- Social anxiety and phobia
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Promise
Promise Igba is an AASW counsellor with eight years of practice in Australia. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles. He also helps people dealing with social anxiety and phobia and panic attacks.
Clients can expect straightforward, calm sessions that focus on what feels most urgent. He uses conversation to identify patterns, then tries practical steps to reduce upsetting symptoms. Sessions usually move at a steady, collaborative pace so people can try things between meetings.
His approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clarify values and take small actions toward them. Attachment-Based ideas guide work on close relationships and how past experiences affect present connections.
Promise’s background includes a master’s degree in social work and many years working with people affected by interpersonal conflict and trauma. He has used motivational interviewing techniques to support change and decisions, and he runs occasional workshops with community groups.
In sessions he focuses on clear communication skills, managing panic symptoms, and building confidence in social settings. He also addresses body image, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, and workplace pressures. He welcomes questions about the practicalities of starting therapy and the approaches he uses.
Therapeutic approaches for online sessions
Promise commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on spotting thoughts and behaviours that keep problems alive and then trying small experiments to change them; it can be helpful for social anxiety, panic and workplace stress. ACT looks at what matters most to a person and supports gradual steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult feelings.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss goals and preferences and suggest ways of working together. Clients and the counsellor review what helps and adjust methods as needed over time.
Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to keep momentum between appointments. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when people need them or for meetings that avoid travel time. Therapists and appropriately qualified professionals adapt methods so therapeutic tasks work well in the chosen format.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, social anxiety and panic attacks.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses clear, conversational sessions that combine practical skills with personal reflection. Techniques aim to reduce symptoms and test new behaviours between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience and a master’s degree in social work, with work focused on interpersonal conflict and trauma.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed as AASW and works in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.