Tunteeya Yamaoka, AHPRA
10 years in practice
Tunteeya Yamaoka is an AHPRA-registered clinician with ten years of practice in Australia.
License and registration
- AHPRA
- PSY0001893583 · expires November 2026
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English, Japanese
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Tunteeya
Tunteeya Yamaoka is an AHPRA-registered clinician with ten years of practice in Australia. She speaks English and Japanese and offers direct, compassionate care. Tunteeya invites honest conversation and will sometimes push clients to notice difficult truths so change can begin.
Her style is clear and straightforward. She encourages people to show all emotions and says life is rarely only black or white. Sessions aim to make space for both painful memories and small moments of relief, helping clients move toward clearer purpose and direction.
Background and approach
Tunteeya draws from several therapeutic approaches to match each person's needs. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at feelings in relationships and Attachment-Based ideas when early bonds shape current patterns. Cognitive and acceptance strategies help with anxiety, perfectionism and compulsive habits.
Across ten years she has worked in independent practice, hospitals, universities and corporate settings. That range has given experience with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma and identity concerns. She also brings cross-cultural perspective from Japanese, Ghanaian and Australian influences.
Outside of clinical work she paints, draws, runs and crochets, and enjoys cosy fiction. That down-to-earth side often helps clients feel more at ease during practical, goal-oriented sessions. Tunteeya aims to help people build coping skills and find meaning amid life changes.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Tunteeya lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Tunteeya names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding and working with strong emotions, especially within relationship patterns; it helps people identify feelings and respond to them differently. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches practical skills to accept hard thoughts and commit to actions that match personal values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds affect current connections and patterns, helping people change unhelpful reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses your goals and preferences and together you decide which methods to try. That collaboration means approaches can be adapted as progress is made or new needs appear.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit varied routines. Video is useful for fuller conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone calls work when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching or when you need flexible timing. These options aim to make therapy more accessible around work, family and daily life.
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Questions people ask
What issues does Tunteeya commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment, body image, infidelity and feelings of isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is straightforward and compassionate. She encourages honest emotion, practical steps and finding purpose while acknowledging difficult feelings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Tunteeya has ten years of experience across independent practice, clinical settings, hospitals, universities and corporate workplaces. That background informs both short-term coaching and longer therapeutic work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with AHPRA and practices in Australia. Specific in-person details are managed outside this profile.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video call, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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