Helen Murphy

Helen Murphy is an ACA counsellor and PACFA practitioner with ten years' experience working in Australia. She specialises in stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression and ADHD. Helen also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, adoption and foster care histories, blended family dynamics, body image and communication problems.

She works with adults and young people to make practical changes rather than offering abstract advice. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now, naming patterns that get in the way, and trying different ways to respond. Helen talks through coping strategies, emotional regulation techniques and ways to manage stress that fit daily life.

Her approach is collaborative and strengths-focused. She helps clients identify what matters most and practises small steps that can lead to clearer thinking and steadier routines. Conversations often include experimenting with new behaviours and noticing their effects over time.

Helen has supported people through grief, career shifts, burnout and relationship breakdown. She also offers help for people managing co-morbidity, addiction concerns, avoidant or dependent personality patterns, and ageing or geriatric issues. Practical problem solving is a regular part of sessions.

People who are uncertain what comes next often begin by clarifying short-term goals. From there Helen and the client look at options and realistic next steps. The focus stays on what can be tried now, and how to adjust those steps if they do not feel helpful.

Sessions are conducted in English. For details about formats and scheduling, prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking.

How evidence-based approaches can work remotely

Helen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions and focus on practical change. One common approach is problem-focused work that breaks big issues into small, testable steps; this helps when someone feels stuck or overwhelmed and wants workable strategies. Another frequent method is emotion regulation and coping skills practice, which teaches concrete ways to manage anxiety, anger and low mood in day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Helen will discuss options and experiment together, adjusting methods to fit the client's goals, preferences and what actually helps. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasise practical problem solving, skills practice or a different route.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten a check-in when time is limited, or avoid travel to appointments. These practical benefits can help people keep continuity with therapy while they balance work and family commitments.