- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Relationship focus
About Anthea
Anthea Siow is an AASW counsellor with ten years' experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and depression. She works with issues often linked to trauma and abuse and pays attention to problems like attachment, abandonment and body image. Anthea also supports people facing caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and the particular pressures men can face in seeking help.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her. Anthea listens first, and then helps people choose practical ways to change patterns that aren’t serving them. She aims to make therapy feel doable rather than overwhelming.
Anthea draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours. She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas to strengthen relationships and self-understanding. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills are offered where emotion regulation and impulsivity are concerns.
Clients can expect a tailored plan and clear explanations about what will happen in sessions. Anthea emphasises small, steady steps and real-world skills that can be practised between appointments. She encourages people to bring their questions and doubts into the room.
Her work is grounded in practical problem-solving and emotional support. Anthea aims to help people rebuild confidence, improve communication and find clearer direction. She invites anyone curious about change to begin with a short matching questionnaire and a conversation about next steps.
How Anthea’s approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values; it is often useful for anxiety, stress and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going and practising different responses to reduce symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current relationships and self-view, and it can help with connection, trust and communication issues.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Anthea works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and situation. She will discuss different options and adjust the plan as progress is made or needs change.
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery options. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions also make it easier to practise skills in the places where problems happen, and to involve brief coaching between appointments when appropriate. Anthea will discuss practical arrangements and how sessions can be scheduled to suit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Anthea commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Additional areas include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress and men's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is respectful and straightforward, with an emphasis on listening, practical steps and small, manageable goals. Sessions aim to make change feel achievable rather than overwhelming.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Anthea has ten years of professional work experience supporting people with mental health, trauma-related issues and family-related concerns. She has worked with clients across a range of life challenges.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is an AASW counsellor and practices in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time according to therapist availability.