- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Life purpose
About Anthea
Anthea Siow is an AASW social worker with 10 years of professional experience in Australia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, and she notes life purpose as a focus area.
Anthea helps people who are coping with family conflict, domestic and family violence, and sexual assault. She also supports parents and carers who are trying to improve co-parenting and manage the pressures of caregiving. Practical concerns such as self-esteem, resilience, and confidence feature in her work.
Her approach draws on a mix of evidence-based methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and try different actions. Attachment-Based work and Client-Centred methods shape how she addresses relationship patterns and emotional needs.
Sessions tend to focus on clear, pragmatic steps. Anthea talks through safety planning when trauma or violence is present. She works with clients to identify small, manageable changes that fit into daily life. Conversations aim to be direct and respectful, with attention to what matters most to the person in front of her.
Anthea has spent a decade in roles that involve mental health, trauma response and family work. That background informs how she structures sessions and sets goals. People can expect straightforward discussion about options and next steps when they choose to start work together.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Anthea often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in her work. ACT helps people notice thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for stress, anxiety and questions about life purpose. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns and emotional connections, which can help with abandonment, communication problems and interpersonal trust.Finding the right method is part of the work. Anthea will discuss different approaches and help decide what fits best based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That decision is made together and can change as work progresses.
The practical aim of online sessions is to fit therapy into everyday life. Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, attend from a location that reduces travel, or schedule sessions that suit work or family commitments. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt exercises, homework and behavioural experiments so they work well across remote sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, and concerns around life purpose.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with attachment-focused conversations to identify unhelpful patterns and practical next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in mental health, trauma response and family-focused roles.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.