- Self esteem work
- Assertive communication
- Sleep psychology
About May
May Lai is an ACA counsellor in Australia with eight years of practice. She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleep problems, low self-esteem and depression. Her approach is practical and direct, with an emphasis on building clearer communication and steadier daily habits.
May focuses on helping people strengthen self-esteem and develop assertive communication skills. She also helps people manage anxious thoughts and symptoms of depression. Her background in sleep psychology informs how she supports people with sleep disruption alongside mood and anxiety concerns.
Sessions tend to include clear, teachable strategies and straightforward conversation. May uses practical tools to help someone notice unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding. She also offers guidance on sleep routines and habits that support mood and daytime functioning.
She describes her work as honest and occasionally lighthearted, with an emphasis on learning. Clients can expect a direct style that mixes talk and skill-building rather than long, abstract reflection. Goals are set together and checked in on as therapy proceeds.
May works in English and is based in Australia. She brings eight years of clinical experience and an ACA credential. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details.
How evidence-based approaches fit with online sessions
May uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She focuses on approaches that teach practical skills for changing thinking and behaviour, and that include sleep-focused strategies to improve rest and daytime functioning. These approaches help with anxiety, low mood and sleep disruption by giving clear steps to try between sessions.Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust what they do based on what helps. That way the work stays focused on everyday problems like worrying in social situations, speaking up, or getting better sleep.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by avoiding travel time, fitting a shorter check-in during a work break, or choosing a phone-only option when video is difficult. An ACA counsellor will help match method and format to practical needs and goals rather than assuming one fixed approach.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, sleep problems, relationship strain and symptoms of depression.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and practical, using talk plus teachable strategies to change thinking and behaviour.
How much clinical experience does she have?
May has eight years of experience working with the concerns listed on her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds ACA and practises in Australia.
Can I see her from outside Australia?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.