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- Trauma informed
- Evidence based techniques
- Creative expression
About Tinchu
AASW social worker and therapist with 15 years' experience, Tinchu Kumar supports people across Australia who face stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, low self-esteem and depression.
Tinchu has worked in public mental health, early psychosis services, child and youth programs, trauma support and alcohol and other drug settings. Her background includes roles in Australia and New Zealand and senior positions in health and community services.
She uses trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centred ways of working. Tinchu adapts practical techniques to each person's situation and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions.
Her practice includes approaches aimed at processing trauma, changing unhelpful thinking and improving emotional regulation. Tinchu also uses expressive and creative methods when helpful to support emotional expression.
Tinchu routinely supports people with the effects of adverse childhood experiences, grief and loss, behavioural and emotional concerns in young people, and challenges linked to substance use. She works with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and attends to multicultural concerns in her practice.
To start, she asks people to describe what they hope to change and then chooses practical steps to try. Sessions focus on clear goals, skills practice and reviewing progress over time.
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How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
She works with a range of evidence-based approaches that focus on practical change. Cognitive behavioural techniques help identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, useful for anxiety and mood concerns. Schema-focused methods look at long-standing life patterns and how to build alternative ways of relating and coping, which can help with attachment and self-esteem issues.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist listens to the person's goals, past experiences and preferences and then suggests methods to try. Progress is reviewed together and adjustments are made as needed so the work stays relevant to the person's aims.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online appointments help fit therapy into work and family life, reduce travel time and make it easier to keep regular sessions. Others appreciate being able to use shorter check-ins or audio-only sessions when a full video meeting is difficult. These practical benefits can make it easier to maintain momentum between appointments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include addiction, post-traumatic stress and self-harm.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centred methods. Sessions are practical and adapt evidence-based techniques to the client's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience across public mental health, early psychosis, child and youth services, trauma and alcohol and other drug settings. She has also held senior roles in health and community services.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an AASW social worker practising in Australia. Her background includes work in Australia and New Zealand.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on where the client is based.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. That process initiates the intake steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.