Individual Therapy

Unraveling the mystery of 'WHY' — what drives your thoughts, feelings and behaviour

We all carry our emotional baggage and cannot simply wish it away. Additionally, life as an expat, nomad, or member of the international community presents its own set of unique challenges. This often leaves us feeling anxious, and stuck. Simply letting time pass isn't always enough to heal.

To guide you through these emotions, I incorporate mindfulness-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotion-Focused Therapy. Together, we'll build skills that enable you to observe and respond to difficult feelings without judgment.

Furthermore, we will collaboratively explore the thoughts and beliefs that may be getting in the way of your daily life. We would typically spend some time understanding where in your life these beliefs come from, exploring childhood experiences if and when needed.

By understanding the roots of our thoughts and feelings, we free ourselves from their grip, and become more resilient in challenging situations. This also means we are less likely to want to numb our pain by engaging in unhelpful habits like impulsive or binge eating, lashing out at others, 'doomscrolling' on social media, alcohol, smoking or substance abuse.

Let's Chart a New Path

Addressing the 'SO WHAT' and 'NOW WHAT'

Being aware of our triggers, beliefs, thoughts and feelings is great, but ultimately most people are looking for concrete changes in their life, so that they can live more fully.

Blending Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy, we'll explore your life values and aspirations. Together, we'll chart a path toward a life guided by your values, equipping you with evidence-based tools for the journey.

There are lots of aspects of life that we can't control, but the beauty of here-and-now therapies is that they equip you to life your best life despite the hurdles and challenges that come your way.

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My Treatment Specialties

I have the privilege of assisting a diverse community of expatriates, immigrants, and globally minded people from regions like Japan, South/East Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East. My specialty lies in addressing the following issues:

Anxiety & Stress Management

Helping you get beneath the anxiousness, and sharpen your intuition. With a special focus on international work/ student life & related challenges. I draw from my own journey in Japan's corporate world in my approach.

Depression & Loss of Motivation

Helping you learn skills to work with your feelings, making the shadow of depression less overwhelming. Together, we explore what gives your life meaning, ultimately helping you take actions towards your idea of a fulfilling life.

Coping With Life Changes

Helping you navigate the emotional strain of changes like area/city relocation, divorce/separation, marriage/parenthood, ageing, retirement, career changes etc.

Expat Transitions & Cultural Integration

If you are an expat or a spouse of an expat and you'd like to transition into your new culture without losing what makes you unique.

Trauma, Grief & Loss

Helping you deal with traumatic memories/flashbacks or feelings of grief as a result of the death of a loved one, a breakup/ separation/divorce, loss of a part of self (e.g. facing a medical illness or handicap), job loss, etc. using therapy rooted in attachment science.

Loneliness & Relationships

Supporting you as you navigate single/ dating life in a foreign town or city, developing self-fulfillment and sufficiency.

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Price & Hours

Affordable & Flexible Options

I understand that quality mental health care is often not affordable. I've designed multiple price options with this in mind, also working out what is needed to sustain my small business in Japan.

You can choose to pay per individual session or benefit from the savings in the pricing plans. If you have budget constraints, please feel free to contact me. I'm here to guide you to services that might fit your needs better.

Pricing (per session)
Initial 50-min consultation: Free
1 session: 14,000 JPY (~90 USD)
4 sessions: 12,400 JPY (~80 USD)
12 sessions: 10,500 JPY (~67 USD)

Appointment Hours (online)

Monday to Thursday: 10:00am - 2:00pm,

5:00pm - 7:30pm JST

Sunday: 10:00am - 6:30pm JST

Clients living in Japan will be charged Consumption Tax (10%) in addition to the fee mentioned above.
If you are a part of the JET program, you may have access to benefits.

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Let's Work Together

Thanks for your interest in Therapy Garden. Feel free to contact us on Instagram, LinkedIn, email, or via the form below.

"To heal, you have to get to the root of the wound and kiss it all the way up."— Rupi Kaur

Client Testimonials

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Singaporean Australian Expat

"Diya’s genuineness and sincerity from the start made it easy to trust and open up to her. She was incredible in helping me navigate complex issues and emotions regarding relationships during a difficult time in my life. My feelings were met with compassion and were made valid, and she gave me useful tools I still use today in difficult situations. I am now much better at managing my emotions and communicating clearly with the people close to me. My relationships with them have since improved drastically. I am very grateful to have had such a kind and warm therapist like Diya."

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German Expat

"Working with Diya has been invaluable in helping me navigate personal and professional challenges. She creates a space that feels safe and genuinely supportive, while offering compassionate insight and practical tools that continue to strengthen my ability to manage anxiety, build resilience, and better understand myself and what I need to thrive. I continue to work with her regularly as part of maintaining clarity, balance, and confidence in both my leadership and personal life. I am deeply grateful for her help and cannot recommend her highly enough."

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Indonesian Expat

"I was really lucky to find Therapy Garden online and connect with Diya. My therapy sessions were tailored for me, and I felt very supported while working on myself. It feels like having a supportive friend who can explain things and give me tools to help myself in everyday life. I am proud of my journey with Therapy Garden and how far we’ve come. Everyone deserves to wake up in the morning feeling grateful and wanting to live life. I recommend Therapy Garden to people who want to feel that way again!"

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Australian Expat

"Diya is professional, intelligent and warm in her approach. She has a unique talent for connecting the dots and has helped me achieve a much better understanding of my life. Most importantly for me, she is a genuine counsellor. I would highly recommend her if your goal is to move forward towards a happier and more fulfilling life."

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Central American Expat

"I greatly benefited from the therapy sessions with Diya. Her gentle and compassionate approach created a supportive environment where we explored various ACT and CBT techniques to address my current challenges. Diya's patience and guidance helped me focus on what truly mattered — my values. I always felt safe sharing my feelings and exploring the links between present issues and past experiences. Overall, I am grateful for her expertise and support throughout our sessions."

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Australian Expat

"If you need help to overcome personal issues, I highly recommend you give Diya a try. What you will get is a caring, nonjudgmental listener who will provide practical tips and techniques catering to your specific needs. She also provides helpful graphics to illustrate these techniques and the online Zoom format was an extremely convenient and private way to meet. I was continually impressed with her advice and grasp of my situation, her ongoing responsiveness and punctuality, and overall professionalism. I am thoroughly satisfied with my experience with Diya and would certainly reach out to her first if I required future counseling."

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Japanese Australian Expat

"From the very first session with Diya, she truly listened to me and I felt reassured by her words and warm presence. She thoughtfully crafted each session in ways that were easy to understand as well as to then apply in my own life. She created tailored notes for me that I still refer to as part of maintaining my day-to-day mental health. Thank you Diya, it’s been wonderful having your support."

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Dubai Expat

"Diya's keen ear for details helps her read sub-text during sessions, which in turn helped me identify old patterns that limit me even today. What reassured me about having chosen her as my counsellor is the fact that she did unscheduled check-ins, and proactively asked for feedback. I wish Therapy Garden much success in years to come."

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American Expat

"I have really enjoyed and definitely benefited from my sessions with Diya. I have had a difficult transition moving to Japan and finding my personal values in a new country with a completely different culture than America. When my head is spinning and I can’t control my running thoughts, Diya does a great job of putting a label on what I am feeling. Even after a few sessions, I felt calmer and more in control of my actions. I think anyone moving to Japan could benefit from Diya’s very kind presence, her insightful strategies, and motivation to help you find comfort and personal value on this new life path."

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South African Expat

"My experience with Diya was incredibly helpful. She was very easy to talk to and very professional. Initially I was feeling very stuck as an expat. I was able to gain a lot of insight on my personal and expat journey. Therapy allowed me to sort out my thoughts and gain greater clarity on my current reality. This has given me greater confidence in my own ability to take charge of my life and my future."

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British Expat

"Turning 50 was a real wake-up call for me. It made me realize that my marriage had been over for a long time, a truth that sent me into the depths of despair in a country that is not my own. Counseling was never something I believed in, but I was at a low point. My son, bless him, was worried and pushed me to try therapy in hopes of saving our marriage."

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German Expat

"I've had the privilege of being under Diya's guidance, and it's been a transformative experience. Her approach has significantly helped me in recognizing and understanding my emotions, playing a vital role in healing my past wounds. With Diya, I've always felt a comforting sense of non-judgment, allowing me to speak my mind freely. Her insightful feedback and practical methods have not only aided in my personal growth but also in fostering kindness towards those around me. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking a compassionate and effective therapist."