Counsellor profile
Anthea Siow, AASW
Based in Australia ยท 10 years of experience
Experienced AASW counsellor for trauma and stress
Continue with AntheaAt a glance
- Registration
- AASW, Australia (506060)
- Qualifications
- AASW
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- Australia
Details come from information Anthea supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- ACT and CBT methods
About Anthea
AASW with 10 years of professional experience. Anthea Siow works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and depression using approaches such as ACT, attachment-based work, client-centred methods, CBT and DBT.
Anthea helps people talk through family conflict, domestic and family violence, and sexual assault. She has experience with safety planning and parenting concerns. She also supports people dealing with low self-esteem, confidence and resilience after difficult events.
Her approach is conversational and practical. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small changes that make daily life easier. She uses acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients notice values and take meaningful steps. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns and how they affect current behaviour.
Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviours. Dialectical behaviour therapy skills may be offered to build emotional regulation and distress tolerance. The counsellor works collaboratively to agree goals and next steps rather than imposing a fixed plan.
Anthea has substantial experience supporting people through trauma-related recovery, including safety planning after abuse. She also helps with practical worries such as money stress and caregiver strain. Sessions are conducted in English and based in Australia. To begin, clients use the site process to answer a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how they suit online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and commit to small actions that reflect those values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and low mood by focusing on behaviour change rather than only changing thoughts.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current interactions. It can help when relationship problems, abandonment or trust issues are causing ongoing distress by clarifying patterns and practising different ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss your goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques to see what helps most for your situation.
The practical benefits of online sessions should be confirmed with the counsellor, as the biography does not list specific formats. Before booking, check which session types are offered. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed and let people attend without being on camera if they prefer. Appropriately qualified or registered professionals can adapt ACT and attachment work to an online setting so you can continue regular sessions around everyday commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus related areas such as attachment, body image and caregiver stress.
What is her counselling style?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on current problems and small, achievable changes agreed with the client.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in mental health and related areas.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with AASW and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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