Helen Uba, AASW

Helen Uba is a compassionate social work professional and counsellor who supports people through healing, recovery, and personal growth. Drawing on three years of direct experience in addiction recovery, mental health support, and personal development, she blends practical skills with a respectful, person-focused perspective. Helen’s practice is informed by her Christian faith and shaped by a diverse cultural background, which contributes to a holistic and culturally sensitive way of working that seeks to acknowledge each person’s story and values.

She uses an integrative set of evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a client-centred approach. This flexible framework allows Helen to tailor support - whether the focus is on emotional regulation, addiction-related challenges, trauma recovery, or mood and anxiety difficulties. Helen holds the credential AASW, which denotes membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and reflects her professional affiliation in Australia.

Helen aims to help people build resilience, process difficult experiences, and develop practical skills for everyday life. She offers individual counselling, group work, and educational content to encourage growth, self-compassion, and meaningful change. For more information she can be reached through her website bbcounselling.com.

Evidence-Based Techniques for Online Support

Helen commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), alongside trauma-informed principles. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. DBT emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for impulsivity, self-harm urges, and relationship difficulties.

Trauma-informed care guides the way Helen frames assessment and intervention, prioritising safety, empowerment, and an understanding of how past harm affects current functioning. These approaches are offered in a flexible, evidence-based manner so that interventions match the presenting difficulties, whether related to addiction, grief, trauma, or mood concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Helen works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting techniques over time to align with each person’s needs. Online therapy makes that collaboration accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to receive consistent support without traveling. These options support scheduling flexibility, easier continuity of care, and the ability to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for the client.