- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Tunteeya
Tunteeya Yamaoka is an AHPRA-registered clinician with ten years' experience supporting adults with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and life changes. She describes a direct style that can include frank feedback, and she aims to help people notice how their feelings and patterns affect daily life. Sessions are conversational and focused on what a person wants to change now.
Her background includes work in private practice, hospitals, universities and corporate settings. That variety informs how she draws on both Eastern and Western perspectives, reflecting her multicultural Japanese–Ghanaian–Australian identity. She also uses practical tools from several evidence-based approaches.
Sessions often look at family roles and early patterns, including family of origin issues and attachment concerns. She helps people identify repeated behaviours such as control habits, avoidance or people-pleasing, and then practises new responses in session. Discussions can include relationship problems, infidelity, communication issues and rebuilding trust.
Tunteeya uses strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside attachment-informed work. That mix supports work on anxiety, perfectionism, guilt and shame, and issues around gender and identity.
Outside clinical work she paints, runs, crochets and enjoys cosy fiction. Her practical approach is aimed at people who want clear thinking and usable tools to handle daily stress, improve relationships and find direction.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Tunteeya commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas alongside Client-Centred techniques. ACT helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck and then commit to actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety and life changes. Attachment-informed work focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current connections and communication, which is helpful for family of origin issues and relationship difficulties. Client-Centred methods emphasise a non-directive conversation where the person sets the pace and topics.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of therapy. She discusses options with each person and adapts methods to fit their goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and may shift as priorities change over time.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss scheduling and session length when booking so arrangements fit everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Japanese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Family of origin issues and attachment concerns are also listed areas of focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She is straightforward and honest, offering direct feedback while keeping the conversation focused on practical change. Sessions are conversational and aim for clear next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience across private practice, hospital settings, universities and corporate organisations. That range shapes how she selects techniques for different problems.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with AHPRA and practices in Australia. The profile references experience in clinical and community settings.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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