Promise Igba

AASW

Australia

Experienced AASW counsellor focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials

AASW

Registration

AASW, Australia / 681279

Experience

8 years

Languages

English

Location

Australia

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Motivational approach
   • Trauma-aware support
   • Practical coping tools

   About Promise

   Promise Igba is an AASW counsellor who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and low self-esteem. He brings eight years of clinical experience to sessions and uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people move forward. His manner is calm and direct, aiming to make difficult conversations easier to manage.

   He draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change when people feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are used to help shift unhelpful thoughts and to build values-based action. Attachment-Based and client-centred ways of working guide conversations about connection and how past experiences shape current relationships.

   Promise completed a masters degree in Social Work and has spent years helping people recover from abuse and trauma. That work includes addressing complex issues like self-blame, shame and the impact of interpersonal conflict. He also brings experience supporting people with panic attacks, social anxiety and workplace stress.

   Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps and practical tools that can be used between meetings. He sometimes offers workshops and partners with community groups on emotional wellbeing topics. Outside work he enjoys time with family and playing football (soccer).

   People who come for help will find a straightforward, compassionate counsellor who aims to make progress understandable and manageable. He encourages honest conversation about hopes, limits and realistic next steps.

2. How these approaches can work online

   Promise uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their own reasons for change and to build readiness in small, manageable steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. Attachment-Based work focuses on how early connection patterns influence current relationship behaviours and communication.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and how to pace progress so it fits the person's life.
   
   The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which online options are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits often help people keep momentum as they try new ways of coping.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

   Additional focus areas

   Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

   Experience

   8+ years

   Listed in

   Australia

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does Promise work with?

   He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and low self-esteem, plus related issues such as attachment problems, body image and workplace stress.

   How would you describe his therapeutic style?

   His style is calm and practical. He focuses on clear goals, small steps and tools people can try between sessions.

   What background and experience does he have?

   He has a masters degree in Social Work and eight years of clinical experience working with trauma, interpersonal conflict and emotional wellbeing.

   What credential and location details are relevant?

   He holds AASW as a credential and practises in Australia.

   Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

   Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are available?

   The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

   How are fees 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 him?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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