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Helen Uba, AASW

Compassionate counsellor for healing and recovery
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Addiction recovery support
  • Faith-informed approach

About Helen Uba

Helen Uba is a counsellor, social work professional, and mental health advocate who is committed to accompanying people through healing and personal growth. Grounded in her Christian faith and informed by a diverse cultural background, she offers a compassionate, holistic, and culturally aware approach that aims to ensure each person she works with feels seen, heard, and supported.

Helen integrates a range of evidence-based methods to tailor care to individual needs. Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Informed Care, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a client-centred approach. This integrative framework helps her adapt interventions to a person’s story, values, and readiness for change while focusing on practical strategies for daily life.

With considerable experience in addiction recovery, mental health support, and personal development, Helen supports people facing some of life’s most difficult challenges. She assists with building resilience, processing trauma, developing emotional regulation skills, and rediscovering hope. Helen offers one-on-one counselling, group work, and shares educational content through social media as part of her broader mission to uplift and empower others toward healthier, more meaningful lives. Helen holds AASW - membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers. For more information, visit bbcounselling.com.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuse

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Helen Uba have?

Helen Uba has 3 years of experience.

Is Helen Uba a licensed therapist?

Yes. Helen Uba holds the credential AASW, indicating membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.

In which languages does Helen Uba provide therapy?

Helen Uba provides therapy in English.

Where is Helen Uba located?

Helen Uba is located in Australia.

How can I work with Helen Uba as my therapist?

You can work with Helen Uba through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Helen Uba work with international clients?

Helen Uba does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Helen Uba cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could remote therapy be a good fit for you?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online can make a real difference. For a variety of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - online therapy can be a useful and accessible option that offers outcomes comparable to traditional in-person sessions for many individuals.

One of the main benefits is flexibility. People can connect with a therapist in the format that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule or to access care from different locations.

Licensed professionals offer these remote services, and it is possible to change therapists if a different fit is needed. For those weighing their options, online therapy can expand access to consistent, ongoing support while accommodating personal preferences and practical needs.

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