- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- ADHD support
About Helen
Helen Murphy is an ACA counsellor and a PACFA practitioner with ten years' experience working in Australia. She supports adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and ADHD, and she also focuses on relationship and communication problems. Helen’s profile notes work with issues linked to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment, ageing, autism, and blended family concerns.
She prefers practical conversations that identify what matters most to the client. Sessions look at patterns that keep difficulties going and test small changes that can work in daily life. Helen discusses coping strategies, emotional regulation and clearer communication so people can manage stress and feel steadier.
Her background includes continued practice with adults and young people over the past decade. She draws on experience with grief, burnout, career change and separation to help clients weigh options and plan next steps. Helen also supports people facing co-morbidity, body image concerns, and codependency dynamics.
In sessions she works collaboratively, asking questions and offering ideas to try between meetings. Appointments are used to practice approaches and review what helps. The emphasis is on figuring out workable steps rather than on labels or quick fixes.
Helen conducts work in English and sees people within Australia. Practical arrangements, costs and how to start are handled through the service’s online booking flow. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Helen describes her clinical work as practical and collaborative. Two commonly used evidence-based techniques are behavioural strategies and skills-based emotional regulation. Behavioural strategies involve testing small changes in daily routines and actions to reduce stress and build momentum; these are useful for anxiety, burnout and managing ADHD difficulties. Skills-based emotional regulation teaches simple tools to notice and respond to strong feelings, which can help with anger, low mood and relationship reactivity.Another helpful approach is focused problem-solving, which breaks larger life decisions into manageable steps and explores realistic options. This method suits people facing career shifts, separation or uncertainty about what matters next. Deciding which approach to use is part of the work; the therapist and client review what helps and adjust methods based on the person’s goals and preferences.r>
The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so conversations are easier to maintain. The profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online sessions can allow for shorter check-ins, easier scheduling around work or family, and the ability to practise strategies in everyday settings without needing to attend a clinic.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to feeling stuck?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and life transitions that leave people unsure what comes next.
How does she approach someone who feels directionless?
Helen favours collaborative, practical conversations that identify patterns and try small changes to improve daily functioning and clarity.
What experience does she have with complex issues?
She has ten years' experience and has supported people through grief, burnout, addiction concerns, relationship breakdown and co-morbidity.
Which credentials and location are listed for her?
She is listed with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and PACFA, and she practices in Australia.
Can I work with her if I live outside Australia?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started if I want a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.