- Self-esteem focus
- Sleep-informed care
- Practical skills
About May
May Lai is an ACA counsellor who helps people strengthen self-esteem and communicate more assertively. She supports people managing anxious thoughts, low mood and sleep problems. Her approach is straightforward and practical, with warmth and a sense of humour to ease tense conversations.
May uses principles from evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside knowledge from sleep psychology. Sessions focus on clear skills you can use between meetings, such as changing unhelpful thinking, building small sleep habits and practising firmer but respectful communication. She aims to make the work feel useful rather than overwhelming.
Clients can expect a respectful space where honesty and learning come first. May pays attention to the everyday pressures that make stress and anxiety worse. She also pays attention to how sleep and mood interact so both can improve together.
Her background includes eight years working with people facing depression, relationship strain, low self-worth and persistent worry. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress and life changes such as divorce or ageing-related concerns.
May encourages practical steps and collaborative problem-solving. The goal is to help each person feel more able to make choices that match their values and priorities. If sleep or rest are a problem, she brings those issues into the conversation and works on them alongside mood and relationship concerns.
How evidence-based techniques and online sessions can fit your life
May draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and sleep psychology knowledge to address worries, mood and rest. One common approach is cognitive work that helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. This kind of work is useful for anxiety and low mood because it targets the thoughts that keep worry and avoidance going.Another focus is behavioural strategies for sleep and daily routines. These involve practical steps such as consistent bedtimes, gentle wind-down routines and small activity changes that support better rest and clearer days. These changes are presented as manageable experiments rather than big overhauls.
Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a shared task. The therapist and the client decide together which techniques suit the person's goals, life and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking what works and adjusting plans over time.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving or busy schedules, and can reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when a quick adjustment is needed, while face-to-face sessions can be chosen when more time and in-person presence are preferred.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor commonly help with?
May works with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship strain. She also helps people who struggle with sleep, self-esteem and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and down-to-earth with a sense of humour. Sessions focus on simple skills and clear steps to use between meetings.
What is her clinical experience?
May has eight years of experience supporting people with depression, anxiety, sleep concerns and related life stresses.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as ACA and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.