- Self esteem
- Assertive communication
- Sleep support
About May
May Lai is an ACA counsellor who helps people strengthen self-esteem, speak up with confidence, and manage anxious thoughts and low mood. She connects straightforwardly and uses a warm, respectful style with room for honesty and a little humour. Her work aims to help clients feel more in control of daily decisions and choices about their life.
She has eight years' experience including work that draws on sleep psychology to address restless nights alongside anxiety and depression. That background means she looks at practical daily routines as part of emotional health. In sessions she talks through small, usable steps for better sleep, clearer thinking and steadier mood.
Her approach is evidence-based and focused on skills people can use between sessions. She supports people to practise assertive communication and to set boundaries that match their values. Conversations are paced to the client, with practical tools offered when they are helpful.
May also works with relationship concerns and common stresses such as low self-worth, trouble with commitment, separation and communication problems. She pays attention to attachment patterns and issues like abandonment or codependency when these relate to what a person brings to therapy.
Sessions balance learning and practical exercises with time to reflect. Her aim is for clients to leave sessions feeling understood and with one or two clear actions to try before the next meeting.
How evidence-based techniques can work online
May draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach practical skills. One focus is on improving sleep through behavioural adjustments and routine changes, which helps when sleep problems link with anxiety or depression. Another common strand is building assertive communication skills, using role practice and step-by-step strategies to help people speak up and set boundaries. These approaches are skills-based and suited to structured conversations and homework tasks.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. Together they pick small, achievable steps and review what works at the next session, adapting the plan as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, remove travel time and allow focused check-ins from elsewhere. It can also let people use shorter calls for quick problem-solving or longer sessions for deeper practice of new skills. Ask about session length and timing to match therapy to everyday life.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety and low mood, and supports work on relationships, sleep problems and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques and practical skill-building with a direct, warm manner and occasional humour.
How much experience does she have?
May has eight years of experience working with emotional health and sleep-related issues.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an ACA counsellor practising in Australia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients possible?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.