Anthea Siow

Anthea Siow is an AASW social worker with ten years' professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression and the effects of trauma and abuse. Her approach is warm and respectful with a focus on practical steps you can use between sessions.

Anthea listens first and works with each person to build a plan that fits their life. She adapts the work to individual needs and priorities rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. This might include learning new thinking skills, experimenting with different ways of relating, or building emotional regulation strategies.

Her background includes work around family conflict resolution, domestic and family violence, sexual assault, safety planning, parenting concerns and supporting children and young people. She also helps people with self-esteem, resilience, co-parenting, and managing chronic illness or ongoing caregiving stress.

In sessions Anthea focuses on clear goals and small, achievable changes. She uses evidence-informed approaches to address problems like unhelpful thinking patterns, attachment wounds, overwhelm, and difficulties with communication. Anthea aims to make therapy a practical part of everyday life rather than an abstract exercise.

People choose Anthea when they want a respectful, compassionate space to work through difficult experiences. She frames progress as steady steps forward and supports clients to find ways of living that match their values and priorities.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and when life feels stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people practise different ways of relating. This approach can support healing from abandonment, trust issues and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods and collaborate with each person to choose what fits their needs and goals. That process includes checking in about what feels useful and adjusting the plan over time.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work, childcare or health-related limits and value not needing to travel. Online sessions can also make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, manage energy during a flare-up of chronic illness, or focus on practical skills between meetings. Appropriately qualified therapists aim to make sessions approachable and relevant to everyday life.