Bloom Beyond: Specialist Online Therapy for Lasting Change
Navigate life’s hurdles with expert clinical support. As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I provide a safe, confidential telehealth space for adults across Australia to explore emotional and relational challenges.
Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, burnout, or complex life transitions, I integrate evidence-based therapies like IFS and Narrative Therapy to help you move beyond survival. Through secure video sessions, we work together to build your resilience, reclaim your confidence, and cultivate a more meaningful life—all from the comfort of your home.
About Bloom Beyond Counselling: Your Partner in Growth & Clinical Wellbeing
At Bloom Beyond Counselling, we recognize the profound courage it takes to seek mental health support. Life often presents complex emotional wounds - overwhelming thoughts, persistent patterns from the past, or challenges within your relationships. As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, my role is to walk beside you through these spaces, helping you navigate forward with greater clarity, confidence, and compassion.
Accessible and Confidential Telehealth Therapy I offer professional telehealth services across Australia via secure phone and video, tailored to your individual pace. Whether you are navigating emotional triggers, recovering from relationship stress, or seeking to understand yourself better, you don’t have to go through it alone. My commitment is to provide accessible, high-standard mental health care that fits your life.
Evidence-Based Practice for Lasting Change My approach is firmly grounded in evidence-based modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). These frameworks are proven to enhance emotional regulation and self-awareness, fostering meaningful, lasting change. I focus on creating a warm, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, valued, and clinically supported.
Faith-Integrated Support: Honoring Your Values While my practice is clinically driven by default, I deeply respect that spirituality is a vital component of healing for many. Faith integration is available upon request. I am honored to incorporate your Christian beliefs and values into the therapeutic process when it aligns with your goals, offering a holistic approach to your mental health.
Our Mission: Helping You Bloom Beyond Challenges
At Bloom Beyond, my purpose isn't to “fix” you, because you are not broken. Instead, I am here to support your growth, helping you to bloom beyond the limiting patterns that may have held you back. My mission is to empower you to move from surviving to truly thriving, one compassionate conversation at a time.
Specialist Clinical Therapy for Resilience and Growth
Bloom Beyond Counselling offers a professional, clinical space for adults navigating life’s most challenging transitions. As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a background in clinical leadership and law, I provide more than just traditional talk therapy. I offer a partnership designed to help you move from crisis to clarity.
Whether you are struggling with burnout, relationship stress, or the emotional toll of significant life changes, my practice provides a safe, confidential telehealth environment across Australia. I integrate advanced evidence-based modalities - including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and CBT - to help you untangle complex patterns and reclaim your sense of self.
Through secure video and phone sessions, I make high-standard mental health care accessible from the comfort of your home, ensuring your journey toward healing is both respectful of your values and grounded in clinical excellence.
Individual Clinical Therapy (AMHSW)
vidence-based psychological support for adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, and complex life transitions. As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I provide Medicare-rebatable sessions that integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, and ACT. We focus on untangling deep-seated patterns and building practical resilience for long-term emotional wellbeing.
Trauma-Informed Recovery & Relational Support (AMHSW)
Specialized support for those recovering from unhealthy relationships, workplace trauma, or persistent emotional wounds. This service utilizes Narrative Therapy and IFS to help you process past experiences in a safe, telehealth environment. Together, we work to reclaim your voice, establish healthy boundaries, and move from surviving to thriving.
Faith-Integrated Clinical Support (AMHSW)
A holistic therapeutic space where your Christian values and beliefs are respected as a vital part of your healing journey. This service combines high-level clinical practice with spiritual sensitivity, allowing you to explore mental health challenges through a worldview that honors your faith. Available upon request as part of your standard clinical care.
Service Fees
Sessions are charged at a standard rate of $150 per 50-minute consultation. As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW), my services are eligible for Medicare rebates for clients with a valid Mental Health Care Plan. This significantly reduces your out-of-pocket costs. I also accept NDIS (Self-Managed or Plan-Managed), SIRA (Workers compensation clients) and private-paying clients
Crisis Support Disclaimer
Bloom Beyond Counselling is not a crisis or emergency service. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent support, please contact 000, visit your local hospital emergency department, or call Lifeline on 13 11 14
Start Your Journey Toward Lasting Change
Taking the first step toward therapy is an act of profound courage. Whether you are ready to book your first telehealth session or simply have questions about how Medicare rebates or the therapeutic process works, I am here to help.
I offer a confidential space where your story is heard and your growth is prioritized. Click the button below to send a secure email inquiry. I aim to respond to all new messages within 24–48 hours to discuss how we can work together to help you bloom beyond your current challenges.
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Meet Your Clinician: Expertise Grounded in Compassion
Bloom Beyond Counselling is led by Helen Uba, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) with over a decade of experience in the human services and legal sectors.
Helen brings a unique perspective to her clinical work, combining her background as a legal practitioner with advanced mental health training. As a Team Leader in Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) residential services, she is highly experienced in navigating complex crises and providing clinical oversight.
When you work with Helen, you are partnering with a clinician who understands the "coalface" of trauma, the pressures of high-level leadership, and the importance of culturally safe, faith-integrated care. Her mission is to provide a sophisticated yet deeply human space where you can untangle life's challenges and move toward a state of thriving.
Helen Uba
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
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Common Questions & Practice Information
Starting therapy often comes with many practical questions. To help you feel confident in taking the next step, I have compiled answers to common inquiries regarding Medicare rebates, telehealth logistics, and my clinical approach.
Whether you are curious about how the $150 session fee works with your Mental Health Care Plan or how we integrate your values into our sessions, you will find the essential details here. If your question isn't covered, please feel free to reach out via the contact button—I am always happy to provide the clarity you need to begin your journey with Bloom Beyond.
I do not offer bulk billing. Sessions are charged at $150 per consultation. However, as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW), my services are eligible for Medicare rebates for clients with a valid Mental Health Care Plan. I also support Self-Managed, SIRA (Workers Compensation clients) and Plan-Managed NDIS participants.
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, burnout, and relationship stress. I have particular expertise in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and those recovering from trauma or unhealthy relational patterns.
Telehealth is a convenient and secure way to access therapy from your own home. Once we confirm your appointment, you will receive a link to a secure, encrypted video platform. You simply click the link at your session time—no software download is required. Phone sessions are also available upon request.
Standard clinical sessions are 50 minutes in duration. This allows sufficient time to check in, explore current challenges, and work through therapeutic interventions without feeling rushed.
Yes. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of my practice and a requirement of the AASW Code of Ethics. All your information is stored securely. The only exceptions to confidentiality are if there is a legal requirement or an immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, which we will discuss in our first session.
While my practice is clinically driven, I deeply respect the role of spirituality in healing. Faith integration is available upon request. I am honored to incorporate your faith values and beliefs into our work together to provide a holistic approach to your wellbeing.
This varies depending on your individual goals. Some clients find clarity in 6 to 10 sessions, while others prefer longer-term support for deep-seated trauma or ongoing growth. We will regularly review our progress together to ensure the therapy meets your needs.
To ensure we are the right fit for your needs, I begin with an initial email inquiry. Please click the "Inquire via Email" button on this website. I will respond within 24–48 hours to discuss availability and the next steps for your intake.
I understand that life can be unpredictable; however, as your session time is reserved exclusively for you, I require at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling. This allows me to offer the appointment to another client on the waiting list. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice will incur the full session fee.
A standard 50-minute clinical session is $180. For your convenience, payment is required on the day of your appointment via secure bank transfer or a provided invoice link. Once payment is processed, I will issue you a formal receipt which you can use to claim your Medicare rebate (currently $82.30) or provide to your NDIS plan manager.
You don't need a referral to book a session, but to claim a Medicare rebate, you will need a valid Mental Health Care Plan from your GP.
An AMHSW is a specialist clinician recognized by Medicare for their expertise in delivering high-level psychological interventions. It ensures you are receiving care from a practitioner with advanced clinical training.
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Phone
+61 (0) 478202752ABN
70925647684
Operating Hours
Monday -Fridays 6pm to 8pm
Saturday and Sunday -10am to 4pm
A Specialist Approach to Your Wellbeing
Choosing a therapist is a significant decision. At Bloom Beyond, you are partnering with a practitioner who offers a unique blend of clinical expertise, legal insight, and lived compassion.
Why Work With an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker? As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW), I am part of a specialized group of practitioners recognized for our high-level clinical skills. My approach goes beyond traditional talk therapy; I look at the whole person - your environment, your history, and your inherent strengths.
Our Clinical Focus
Evidence-Based Care: Utilizing Internal Family Systems (IFS), ACT, and CBT to create practical, lasting change.
Culturally Safe & Values-Driven: I provide a space that respects your unique background. For those who wish to integrate their Christian faith into their healing journey, I offer a holistic, spiritually sensitive approach.
Telehealth Convenience: Access high-standard clinical support from anywhere in Australia, without the stress of travel or waitlists.
"Your journey is not about being 'fixed.' It is about gaining the tools and clarity to bloom beyond the challenges that have held you back."
Professional Affiliations
AASW: Australian Association of Social Workers (Accredited Mental Health Social Worker).
ABN: 70925647684
Insurance: Full Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance held
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Finding Your Footing: Why You Need Agency Before Commitment
We talk a lot about "finding the right person" or "building a life together." But as a therapist, the conversation I usually end up having with clients isn't about their partner at all. It’s about them.
Before we can build a healthy, sustainable relationship with someone else, we have to establish something incredibly important first: Agency.
What exactly is agency?
In clinical terms, agency is your capacity to act independently and make your own free choices. But in real life? Agency is the quiet, grounded confidence of knowing who you are, what you need, and what your boundaries look like before you merge your life with someone else’s.
It’s the difference between choosing a partner because they complement your life, versus choosing a partner because you are desperately looking for someone to anchor you.
The Trap of Skipping the "Agency" Step When we carry a history of complex stress, burnout, or trauma, our nervous systems are often stuck in hyper-vigilance. We become experts at reading the room and adapting to what other people need us to be.
If we enter a committed relationship without a strong sense of our own agency, that survival skill takes over. We start people-pleasing. We silence our own needs to keep the peace. We morph into whatever the relationship requires, and slowly, we lose the storyline of our own lives.
Building agency doesn't mean you have to be fiercely independent or avoid connection. It just means learning to anchor yourself.
Learn what it feels like in your body when you are genuinely relaxed, versus when you are just "keeping the peace."
What are your values? What do you enjoy doing when no one else is watching?
Before agreeing to a merged plan or compromising on a boundary, take a breath. Give yourself permission to say, "Let me think about that and get back to you."
A healthy relationship should feel like a safe harbor, not a place where you have to hustle for your worth. When you have agency, you don't just survive your relationships, you actively choose them.
Need help finding your footing? If you feel like you are constantly losing yourself in relationships, or you are running on empty trying to keep everyone else happy, you don't have to figure it out alone.
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) at Bloom Beyond Counselling, I help individuals navigate complex stress, rebuild their emotional regulation, and reclaim their own stories. I provide flexible, trauma-informed telehealth therapy across NSW, creating a safe, accessible space for you to heal from the comfort of your own home.
My practice welcomes private clients, Medicare referrals (with a GP Mental Health Care Plan), SIRA (Workers Compensation) clients, and NDIS participants under Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living.
To enquire about current availability or to join my intake list, please submit a secure enquiry via my Halaxy practice portal here: https://www.halaxy.com/profile/ms-helen-dorathy-uba/social-worker/1748639
