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- CBT methods
- Narrative therapy
- Solution-focused work
About Shoko
AASW social worker with four years' experience, Shoko Kasanami works in Australia with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem and depression. She combines cognitive behavioural therapy, narrative therapy and solution-focused techniques in her practice. Shoko speaks English and Japanese and has experience in statutory child protection and offender rehabilitation settings.
Shoko draws on her own life experiences and her Master of Social Work to relate to common struggles. She focuses on practical steps people can take to manage mood, anxiety and addictive behaviours. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small, concrete changes between meetings.
Narrative therapy in Shoko's work helps people separate themselves from difficult stories they tell about who they are. Solution-focused methods emphasise short-term goals and quick strategies to reduce distress. Cognitive behavioural tools are used to spot and change patterns that keep problems going.
She is used to working with people who feel isolated, ashamed or stuck about body image, guilt, life purpose and social anxiety. Conversations tend to be direct and grounded, with clear ideas for next steps. Shoko also brings insight from previous roles in child protection and offender rehabilitation to inform how she approaches risk and complex situations.
Practical details such as session format should be confirmed before booking. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the service's online process.
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How Shoko uses CBT, narrative and solution-focused work online
Shoko draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to help people notice thoughts and behaviours that keep stress and low mood in place. CBT work typically involves setting small goals, testing unhelpful beliefs and practising new responses between sessions.Narrative therapy is used to separate a person's identity from their problems. That approach helps rewrite recurring stories about failure, shame or isolation so people can try different ways of relating to themselves and others.
Solution-focused therapy narrows the work to clear, short-term goals and practical steps. It can be useful when someone wants quick strategies for coping with anxiety, cravings or life changes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then test what feels most useful. Clients and therapist decide together which methods to use and adjust them as work progresses.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss practical arrangements with the service when you schedule your first session to match sessions to your routine.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Japanese
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include body image, guilt and shame, isolation and social anxiety.
What therapy approaches are used?
She uses cognitive behavioural therapy, narrative therapy and solution-focused therapy. These methods guide practical skills, story reframing and short-term goal setting.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience. Her background includes roles in child protection and offender rehabilitation.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an AASW social worker based in Australia. The AASW credential is stated exactly as provided.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Japanese. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.