- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- Practical coping skills
About Helen
Helen Murphy is a counsellor and psychotherapist with ten years of clinical experience. She provides a warm, supportive space where people feel heard and respected. Her work often focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and ADHD, and she is known for helping men explore wellbeing concerns in practical ways.
Helen aims to make therapy straightforward and useful. She listens to each person’s story and helps them identify what matters most. Sessions focus on building coping skills, improving emotional regulation and creating small changes that add up over time.
She has supported people through relationship strain, communication problems, grief, burnout and major life transitions. Helen also works with issues linked to attachment, adoption and foster care, aging, autism spectrum differences and personality-related concerns such as avoidant or dependent patterns.
Her style is collaborative and strengths-based. She helps people find tools that fit their life and values, and she checks in on progress as therapy continues. Practical strategies and clear goals are part of most plans she develops with clients.
Helen holds ACA and PACFA credentials, which are noted in her professional profile. She practises in Australia and conducts sessions in English. People start by using the site’s matching steps to connect and schedule an initial appointment.
Practical therapy approaches for online work
Helen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical change. One common approach she uses emphasises building coping strategies and emotional regulation skills to manage anxiety, stress and mood challenges; sessions often include straightforward exercises and step-by-step plans. Another frequent focus is relationship and communication work, which helps people identify patterns, practise new ways of interacting and improve confidence in conversations.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to understand their goals, preferences and daily life, then recommend techniques that fit. Over time they review what is working and adjust the plan so it stays relevant to the client’s needs.
For practical session arrangements, please confirm current options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to attend from a quieter place, or to choose a session style that suits your energy levels or bandwidth. Appropriately qualified therapists help clients decide how often to meet and which session length best supports their progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Helen help with?
Helen supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and ADHD, and she also works with relationship and communication problems, grief, burnout and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, focusing on practical skills, emotional regulation and goal setting to help clients make steady progress.
What experience does she bring?
Helen has ten years of experience working with adults and young people through a wide range of life challenges and emotional concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
Her listed credentials are ACA and PACFA, and she 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.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Helen?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.