Tunteeya Yamaoka, AHPRA

Tunteeya Yamaoka is an AHPRA-registered clinician with ten years' experience. She takes a direct and honest approach in sessions, while keeping a kind and compassionate tone. Clients can expect a space to show a full range of feelings and to talk about what matters most to them. Tunteeya aims to help people find clearer purpose and move forward in life.

She works plainly with anxiety, stress, relationships, self-esteem and coping with life changes, and she lists midlife crisis among her focuses. Tunteeya blends methods from both Eastern and Western perspectives, drawing on her multicultural background to shape her work. Her practice is informed by years in private practice, hospitals, universities and corporate settings.

In sessions she may point out things that are hard to hear, but always from a place of care. Conversations often include looking at difficult moments and noticing small pockets of relief or humour alongside the pain. Practical strategies and honest reflection are balanced so people can make meaningful decisions.

Tunteeya also supports people with issues tied to attachment, perfectionism, body image and identity. She has experience with OCD, ADHD and trauma-related concerns. Outside of work she enjoys drawing, painting, running and reading cozy fiction, which she brings into an approachable and human therapy style.

People who want straightforward feedback and a thoughtful, culturally aware counsellor may find her style helpful. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details with the service.

Approaches you might use in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasises values and small actions that move someone toward what matters, which can help with anxiety, life transitions and finding purpose. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication. It can be useful when people struggle with trust, abandonment concerns or relationship distress.

Finding the right approach is often a shared process. The therapist will work with the client to choose or combine methods based on needs, goals and personal preferences. Expect a collaborative decision rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as current options are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily routines. They also allow shorter check-ins when that suits someone, or the option to avoid being on camera if that is preferred. Appropriately registered therapists can adapt techniques like ACT and attachment work to a range of practical online arrangements.