- Warmly direct style
- Practical life focus
- Bilingual English Japanese
About Tunteeya
Tunteeya Yamaoka is an AHPRA-registered clinician with ten years' experience in clinical and private settings. She speaks English and Japanese and draws on a mix of cultural perspectives in her work. Her style is direct but kind, inviting honest conversation and a full range of emotion.
She encourages people to notice life’s shades of grey rather than see things as all good or all bad. Sessions aim to name painful experiences and also spot moments of light and humour. The goal is practical: help people live with more purpose and move forward in ways that feel meaningful to them.
Yamaoka has worked in hospitals, universities, corporate settings and private practice. That background means she is used to different kinds of life stress, from work pressures to big life changes. She has experience supporting anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, OCD and ADHD-related concerns.
Her approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy alongside other methods to suit the person in front of her. She mixes ideas from Eastern and Western thinking, shaped by her Japanese, Ghanaian and Australian cultural influences. This helps her adapt conversations to different worldviews.
Outside the consulting room she paints, runs, crochets and reads cosy fiction. She also offers coaching-style conversations for people needing focused practical steps. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the person's lead to help them find their own solutions. It suits issues where people need a steady, accepting space to talk things through and build confidence. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines noticing what matters, accepting difficult thoughts, and taking small actions aligned with values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and life transitions because it emphasises practical steps rather than only changing thoughts.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how you like to work, then suggest ways of combining methods. This is a collaborative process and will be shaped by what helps you feel understood and able to take manageable steps forward.
The biography does not list specific online session types, so please confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people choose quieter surroundings, avoid being on camera, or use simpler audio-only conversations when that suits the moment. Appropriately qualified or registered therapists can adapt Client-Centred and ACT techniques for work at a distance, focusing on clear goals, practical exercises and checking in about what is working for you.
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 supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include body image, attachment issues, guilt and shame and midlife questions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The style is straightforward and compassionate. She invites honest talk, helps name difficult feelings and looks for practical ways to move forward.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years' experience working in private practice, hospitals, universities and corporate settings. That range means she has supported many common and complex life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with AHPRA and practices in Australia. Her multicultural background informs how she works with different perspectives.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options when booking so you know whether in-person or online meetings are available.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.