I am deeply passionate about supporting the growth and well-being of young people. Walking alongside teens and young adults as they navigate challenges, life transitions, and the journey of discovering who they want to become is at the heart of my work. With a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience as an international school counsellor, I strive to create a space where each young person feels seen, heard, and supported as they explore their identity, find their voice, and take steps toward a future that feels meaningful.
My own journey has shaped the core of my practice. Born and raised in Thailand until the age of 10, I moved to New Zealand on my own at the start of Year 7. Growing up between cultures taught me both the beauty and complexity of building a sense of belonging while holding space for different identities. This experience helps me offer culturally sensitive support, especially to young people navigating the world as third-culture individuals.
I believe growth is a lifelong journey, and I am committed to continuously learning so I can offer young people the most up-to-date, evidence-based support to help them thrive and flourish.
About Bua
Education
Bachelor, Psychology, University of Otago, New Zealand
Masters, Psychology, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
PhD, Psychology, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
Counselling Training
Applied Positive Psychology
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
Solution-focussed Therapy
Person-centered Therapy
Evidence-based Counselling Approaches
Focuses on the person’s existing resources e.g., personal strengths, experiences, and support system, to solve current issues (solution-focused, rather than problem-focused).
Prioritises the person’s experiences, beliefs, and perspectives, and empowers each individual to find their own well-fitting solutions.
Focuses on the person’s strengths and resourcefulness to tackle and learn from challenges, and make positive and meaningful changes.
Uses strategies such as gratitude, savouring, and effective goal- setting strategies to improve wellbeing.
By practising being present, opening up, and doing what matters, the person takes action to live a rich and meaningful life.
Working together with families, support networks, and other services to create an environment where each person can grow and thrive
Solution-focused
Person-centered
Strengths-based
Positive Psychology
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
Systemic Approach
Services
Free 30-min initial appointment: An opportunity for families to discuss current challenges, ask questions about counselling approaches, and review the counselling process, including confidentiality. Counselling sessions: 1:1 counselling sessions with the young person are 1-hour. The usual frequency is once a week. The number of sessions varies based on individual needs. Pricing and cancellation: Each session is 2,200 baht, or a package of 5 sessions is available for 9,800 baht. Sessions can be cancelled or rescheduled up to 24 hours before the session. Parental involvement: There might be times when it would be helpful for parents to be involved in the counselling sessions. This would first be discussed with the young person and will be initiated on a case by case basis. School involvement: With family and young person’s consent, collaboration with the school can be arranged if a more comprehensive support plan is needed. Confidentiality: Trust and privacy are a crucial parts of my work. More explanation will be given in our initial session.
Free 30-min initial appointment: By practising being present, opening up, and doing what matters, the person takes action to live a rich and meaningful life.