- Practical skills
- Collaborative planning
- Values-focused
About Anthea
Anthea Siow is an AASW social worker with 10 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression and the effects of trauma and abuse. Anthea also supports those dealing with money and financial issues alongside concerns like attachment, isolation and life purpose.
Anthea aims for calm, straightforward conversations. She listens first, then helps people name what matters most. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills that can be used between meetings. The tone is respectful and down-to-earth.
Her approach adapts to each person. Anthea draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to work on thoughts and values. Attachment-based ideas help when trust and closeness feel difficult. She also uses client-centred and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy elements to build coping skills and emotional balance.
People can expect a collaborative plan that reflects their goals. Anthea explains options plainly and helps set small, realistic steps. She pays attention to how life, health and finances interact with emotional wellbeing.
Her practice is suited to those wanting a practical, compassionate style. Anthea encourages people to try a few sessions and see how the work fits. The aim is steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.
Approaches that guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters to them and take small committed actions toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts. It is often used for anxiety, stress and decisions about life direction.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with practical behavioural changes; it is commonly used for anxiety and depression. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current trust and closeness, and it can help when people struggle with abandonment or intimacy issues.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change as work progresses and as practical concerns emerge.
If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking to confirm how Anthea is offering care. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. A session format can be chosen to match what works best for everyday routines rather than forcing a specific way of meeting.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Anthea help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Money and financial issues are also listed among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is calm and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps set practical steps and skills to use between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
Anthea has 10 years of professional practice in Australia working with a range of mental health and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the Australian Association of Social Workers, noted as AASW, and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Anthea?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.