- Focus on practical steps
- Trauma-aware approach
- Values-led goals
About Promise
Promise Igba is an AASW social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety and relationship concerns. He supports those dealing with trauma, low self-esteem and panic attacks, and aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. He writes in a warm, direct way and focuses on realistic steps people can try between meetings.
Promise uses clear, hands-on methods rather than jargon. He listens first, then helps clients name what matters and set short, doable goals. Conversations often centre on coping skills, spotting unhelpful thoughts and improving communication with others.
With eight years' experience, Promise draws on several approaches to suit different needs. He commonly uses cognitive behavioural strategies to challenge thoughts, acceptance and commitment ideas to build valued action, and attachment-based thinking to improve close relationships. These approaches are mixed to fit each person's situation.
He completed a master's degree in social work and holds AASW, the Australian Association of Social Workers credential. Promise has worked with people affected by abuse, interpersonal conflict and caregiver stress, and sometimes runs community workshops on emotional wellbeing.
Outside work he spends time with family and follows football (soccer). He aims to make counselling approachable and relevant, helping people find clearer ways to cope with worry, panic and the pressures of everyday life.
Therapeutic approaches that suit online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It’s useful for anxiety, panic and feeling stuck when worry gets in the way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches simple skills to manage panic and anxiety symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect present connections and can help with communication and trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals, needs and preferences. Together they try approaches and adjust what isn’t working rather than committing to a fixed path from the start.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to keep momentum between appointments and practise new skills in everyday settings without promising a specific service.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Promise commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and panic attacks among other concerns.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses a straightforward, practical style that starts with listening and naming goals. Sessions focus on skills, thinking patterns and improving communication.
What is his background and experience?
He has eight years of clinical experience and a master’s degree in social work, with work involving trauma recovery and relationship conflict.
What credentials and location are listed?
Promise holds AASW, the Australian Association of Social Workers credential, and is based in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payment 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.