Promise Igba, AASW
Compassionate social worker who helps rewrite difficult stories
Details
| Name | Promise Igba |
|---|---|
| Credentials | AASW |
| Based in | Australia |
| Registered with | AASW |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 8 |
About Promise
Promise Igba is an AASW social worker with eight years' experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and issues with self-esteem. He offers a calm and practical style that aims to make talking about hard things feel manageable. Sessions focus on what you want to change and the next small steps to get there.
Promise uses Narrative Therapy alongside approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Background and approach
He listens for the stories that shape how people see themselves and then helps reframe those stories so they feel less limiting. This can be useful for people dealing with guilt, shame, body image or problems saying no. His work is also informed by attachment-based ideas, which look at how early relationships influence current patterns.
That helps when communication problems, caregiver stress or control issues show up in everyday life. Sessions include practical techniques and reflective conversation rather than jargon-heavy theory. People often come with panic attacks, social anxiety or workplace stress, and he helps them build skills to reduce intensity and regain routine.
He also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, guiding pacing and safety in the work. Promise combines a direct, compassionate approach with methods people can use between sessions. Outside of counselling he spends time with family and follows football (soccer).
He also runs occasional workshops and works with community groups to promote emotional well-being.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Promise works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Promise among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Promise among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Promise among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Promise among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Promise among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Promise among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Promise among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Promise among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Promise directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Promise directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT translate to online therapy
Promise combines Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in an online setting. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps rewrite unhelpful narratives so choices feel clearer and less weighed down by past events. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking values-based steps, which can reduce avoidance and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Promise treats approach selection as collaborative and responsive. He will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust plans as progress is made so sessions stay relevant and practical.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversational work and seeing non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, reflective exercises, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for people juggling work, caregiving or busy routines.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Promise address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and issues with self-esteem. Additional areas include attachment problems, body image, caregiver stress, panic attacks and workplace issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is calm, practical and collaborative. He listens for the stories behind problems and works with clients to identify small, realistic steps to change.
What is his professional background?
Promise has eight years of experience and holds a masters in social work. He has delivered counselling, run workshops and partnered with community organisations on emotional well-being initiatives.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the Australian Association of Social Workers - AASW - and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. The variety lets people choose what fits their schedule and communication needs.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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