- Practical coping strategies
- Focus on relationships
- Strengths-based support
About Helen
Helen Murphy is an ACA and PACFA counsellor with ten years' experience. She offers a warm, supportive space where adults and young people can talk about stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD and relationship concerns. Her style is down-to-earth and non-judgemental so people can feel heard and begin to make changes.
Helen helps people understand what is driving difficult feelings and behaviours. She listens for patterns around attachment, abandonment and codependency, and helps clients spot practical steps they can try between sessions. The work focuses on building stronger self-esteem, clearer communication and better emotional regulation.
Sessions also address challenges such as burnout, grief, body image, blended-family dynamics, and adjustment after separation or adoption and foster care experiences. Helen uses a strengths-based approach that highlights what clients already do well and where small shifts can have a big effect. She supports clients to set realistic goals and develop coping strategies that fit their day-to-day life.
Her background includes a decade of clinical work with a range of adult concerns, and she brings that practical experience into each session. Helen explains things plainly, offers exercises and reflections people can try, and reviews progress regularly. The aim is clearer thinking, calmer responses and more confidence in moving forward.
People who want to start work with Helen can expect straightforward, collaborative counselling that pays attention to relationships, self-worth and everyday stresses. She guides clients to practical tools and clearer choices so they can live with greater purpose and balance.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Helen draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns and manage strong emotions. One common approach is skills-based work that focuses on emotional regulation and practical coping strategies to reduce anxiety, manage ADHD-related challenges and ease overwhelm. Another strand emphasises attachment and relational patterns, helping people understand how early relationships influence current behaviour and how to build healthier boundaries and connections.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Helen will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals and preferences. She reviews progress and adjusts the plan as therapy develops so the approach stays relevant and useful.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since the original profile does not specify them. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a lower-bandwidth option. Helen will discuss practical arrangements and help choose formats that suit daily life and therapeutic goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Helen commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem and relationship problems, as well as related issues such as grief, burnout and codependency.
What is Helen's approach in sessions?
Helen takes a collaborative, strengths-based approach. She listens, helps people spot patterns, and suggests practical steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she bring?
Helen has ten years' experience working with adults and young people across a wide range of life challenges and transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
Helen holds ACA and PACFA credentials and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options with the service before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.