- ACT methods
- Attachment focus
- Client-centred work
About Tunteeya
Tunteeya Yamaoka is an AHPRA-registered clinician with ten years of professional experience in Australia. She describes her style as direct and honest, and she encourages people to share a full range of emotions. She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, coping with life changes and coaching, and lists guilt and shame among her focus areas.
She aims to point out patterns that keep someone stuck, and will sometimes say things that are hard to hear. That straightforward approach is intended to help people notice both difficult feelings and moments of relief or humour as they work. Sessions are intended to be a place where clients can speak without judgement while they consider next steps in life.
Tunteeya has worked across private practice, clinical settings, public and private hospitals, universities and corporate organisations. That range has given her experience with anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, obsessive-compulsive concerns and attention differences. Her background is multicultural, with Japanese and Ghanaian heritage and an Australian identity, which she says influences how she thinks about culture and treatment.
She blends Eastern and Western ideas in her therapeutic work. Methods she uses include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-focused approaches, client-centred work, cognitive behavioural tools and skills from dialectical behaviour practice. Those methods are used to help with relationship patterns, self-criticism, control issues and problems with communication.
Outside of clinical work she draws, paints, runs and crochets, and enjoys cosy fiction and gym workouts. That personal side informs a practical, down-to-earth style in sessions.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking actions that align with those values. It helps people who are stuck in avoidance or self-criticism to notice painful thoughts and still move toward meaningful goals.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships that began early in life and continue to influence how people connect now. It can be useful for those who struggle with abandonment, mistrust or repeated relationship conflict.
Client-Centred Therapy emphasises being heard and understood. The therapist follows the client's pace and reflections, which helps people feel clearer about what they want to change or keep in their lives.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to focus on. That collaborative planning can shift as progress is made and new concerns arise.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists who work online can adapt exercises, behavioural tasks and values-based work so they suit everyday routines and practical goals.
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 commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem and coping with life changes and coaching, and also lists issues such as guilt and shame, abandonment, body image and infidelity.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is straightforward and honest; she may point out unhelpful patterns and offer clear feedback while inviting clients to express many emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience across private practice, hospitals, universities and corporate settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with AHPRA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.