Shoko Kasanami, AASW
- CBT and Narrative Therapy
- Bilingual English Japanese
- Video phone chat messaging
About Shoko Kasanami
She combines professional training with lived experience to offer a respectful, non-judgmental space where clients can explore feelings, identify practical steps, and work toward meaningful goals. Her core specialties include stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression and coping with life transitions, and she also focuses on body image, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, self-love and social anxiety and phobia.
Fluent in English and Japanese, Shoko adapts evidence-informed approaches to each person she works with and prioritises collaboration and clear, achievable plans. Outside of her practice she enjoys motorcycles, skateboarding and music, interests that reflect her energetic and grounded approach to life and healing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shoko Kasanami have?
Shoko has four years of professional experience working with people who face mental health challenges and complex backgrounds.
Is Shoko Kasanami a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the AASW credential, a professional social work credential in Australia.
In which languages does Shoko Kasanami provide therapy?
Shoko provides therapy in English and Japanese.
Where is Shoko Kasanami located?
Shoko is located in Australia.
How can I work with Shoko Kasanami as my therapist?
You can work with Shoko through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shoko Kasanami work with international clients?
Shoko does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shoko Kasanami cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Shoko draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor online sessions to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, offering practical tools that can be applied to anxiety, low mood and stress. Narrative Therapy invites clients to reframe the stories they tell about themselves, separating the person from the problem and opening space for alternative perspectives. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and small, achievable steps to move toward specific goals.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shoko works collaboratively with each client to determine what fits best based on needs, goals and personal preferences. She adapts techniques from these models so clients can try strategies and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Online work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver effective, structured support via these formats, making it easier to access consistent care and to continue therapy from home or on the go.