- Family and parenting
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger and emotion work
About John
John Obalum is an AASW social worker who focuses on family and parenting concerns. He works with people dealing with trauma, intimacy issues, anger and parenting strains. He speaks English and Igbo and aims to make the first step feel manageable and straightforward.
John keeps sessions simple and direct. He creates a space where thoughts and feelings are shared without judgement. He listens with empathy and helps people find small, practical steps they can try between sessions.
John has seven years of professional experience across mental health and child protection settings. That background means he is used to sensitive conversations and to helping people work through difficult family dynamics. He has also supported children and young adults struggling with identity issues.
His practice often addresses attachment and abandonment wounds, communication problems, and stress from caregiving or separation. He also helps people facing guilt, shame, anger or uncertainty about life direction. Clients leave sessions with clearer next steps rather than abstract prescriptions.
John draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Mindfulness to guide the work. He adapts those methods to the person in front of him rather than following a rigid formula. He offers practical, down-to-earth support for parents and others navigating family change.
How John’s approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and values, then take small actions that matter to them. It suits people facing difficult feelings or life transitions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and creating a respectful space so people can find their own solutions; this approach helps when relationships and parenting feel stuck.Finding the right approach is part of the work. John will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences rather than imposing one way of working. That means methods can shift as needs change during therapy.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits often help people keep therapy consistent while they work on family, parenting and trauma-related concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Igbo
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does John commonly help with?
He supports people with family and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns and anger. He also works on attachment, communication, caregiver stress and related life challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
John uses a straightforward, non-judgemental approach and listens actively with empathy. He focuses on practical next steps and helps people try small changes between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He has seven years of professional experience in mental health and child protection work and has supported children and young adults with identity concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
John is listed with the AASW and practises in Australia.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Igbo.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does costing and payment work?
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 according to therapist availability.