Bangkok Counselling Service

Our therapist, Saranya Tonmat LMSW is a licensed social worker, registered under the Thailand Association of Social Workers (TASW). She joins Bangkok Counselling Service as a Young People’s Counsellor and is part of the Young People Wellbeing Project. She works with those aged 11 years to 21 years in both English and Thai. In addition, Saranya is a social worker at the Ministry of Justice, Thailand.

Saranya’s qualifications and training include:  

• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Family Studies from the  
  University of British Columbia, Canada
• Master of Social Work, Social Policy and Social Administration (Clinical Concentration), Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, University of Chicago, USA
• Licensed social worker (LMSW)
• Family Systems Theory and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) training,
• Trauma-informed practice and Motivational Interviewing (MI) training 

Saranya has extensive experience working with this age group to address difficult challenges that arise as they transition into adulthood. She specializes in helping young clients who struggle with family issues, anxiety and depression, trauma, behavioral problems, ADHD, mood concerns as well as work and academic stress. Saranya is interested in working with those who need support around relationship issues, change and adjustment, and any type of trauma. Saranya’s approach to counselling is client-centered, and collaborative. Her practice is rooted in Family Systems Theory and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and she works well with trauma.

“I will provide a safe and affirming space where you can share your story and explore past experiences. I believe that growth comes from cultivating self-understanding, self-compassion as well as discovering your inner strengths. Through this process, I will guide and accompany you on your journey facing the discomfort, learning to accept and love all of yourself to reach your life goals.”