- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
About Anthea
Anthea Siow is an AASW social worker with 10 years of professional experience in Australia. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Anthea also helps with related issues such as attachment and abandonment worries, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication problems.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. Sessions centre on naming emotions and patterns that keep causing the same problems. She uses techniques from Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how emotions and attachment interact, and blends in ACT, CBT, client‑centred and attachment-based ideas where useful.
In the room she listens for what matters most to the client and works on small, clear steps people can try between sessions. That can mean practising specific strategies for anxiety, trying new ways of talking about a relationship issue, or making value-based decisions when life feels stuck.
Anthea has experience supporting people after trauma and abuse, including safety planning and recovery-focused work. She also supports people dealing with parenting stresses, midlife shifts, financial strain and feelings of isolation. Her work aims to make emotional patterns easier to name and manage.
Sessions are offered in English in Australia. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session formats and scheduling process so they know what to expect.
How Anthea blends EFT, ACT and attachment work for online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping the emotional responses that keep repeating in relationships and personal patterns. It helps when people struggle to name or change strong emotions that drive conflict or withdrawal.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and making clearer decisions about what matters in life.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current ways of relating and feeling safe with others. It can be helpful for abandonment worries, trust issues and ongoing relational patterns.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Anthea will collaborate with clients to mix methods that suit their needs, goals and preferences. That means discussing what feels most useful and adjusting techniques as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats she currently offers before booking. Knowing the available format helps plan practical matters like how long a session will be, whether video is needed, and how sessions can fit around work, caregiving or other commitments. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and can allow shorter check-ins when appropriate.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Additional areas include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style emphasises naming emotions and patterns and then trying practical steps. Work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, CBT and client‑centred ideas.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in Australia with a range of mental health and trauma-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and works in Australia.
Can I see her if I live outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English for people located in Australia.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone or in-person sessions are offered.
How are fees and payment handled?
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, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.