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English-language counseling for adults in Japan dealing with stress, overwhelm, shame, and life transitions.
For people who may still look fine on the outside while something underneath is getting harder to carry.
Bobby Timonio Nelson
English-language counseling for adults in Japan
Based in Kamakura · Online across Japan
Free 15-minute consultation · 60-minute sessions ¥10,000
What clients say about working with Bobby
What clients say about working with Bobby
Based on Google Reviews
Haruka
Just being in his presence can make you feel like you are already enough.
Minori
Bobby gave me the space to speak at my own pace.
Andy
His sessions are a judgement-free space where he helps you unpack what you're wrestling with.
Life in Japan can look stable on the outside while something underneath feels heavier than it used to.
Life in Japan can look stable on the outside while something underneath feels heavier than it used to.
That strain often builds through:
adapting constantly to language, culture, and expectations
carrying more than you show
feeling lonely even in a life you have built
not feeling quite like yourself anymore
This work is for people who are:
This work is for people who are:
still functioning, even when something feels off
carrying stress, shame, burnout, or life transitions
looking for a grounded place to sort through what feels heavy
How sessions work
How sessions work
Calm
Calm
You do not have to hold everything together here.
Clarity
Clarity
We slow down enough to understand what feels hard to explain.
Steady Pace
Steady Pace
We work at a pace that feels manageable, honest, and real.
Sessions are conversational and grounded, helping you speak honestly, understand what feels heavy, and move toward more clarity and steadiness.
About Bobby
About Bobby
I’m Bobby Timonio Nelson, an English-language counselor supporting adults living in Japan.
My work is grounded in person-centered and integrative counseling training, and shaped by helping people who may look fine on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or far from themselves underneath.
I support people carrying stress, loneliness, shame, burnout, and life transitions - especially when those things have been building quietly for a long time.
This is work I take seriously. I help people slow down, speak honestly, and make sense of what feels heavy without rushing past it.
UK-based person-centered training · Integrative counseling training in Japan
Start with a short 15-minute consultation
Start with a short 15-minute consultation
A simple first conversation to talk about what has been going on and whether this feels like the right kind of support.
No pressure. No obligation.
FAQ
FAQ
Do I have to be in Japan?
Do I have to be in Japan?
No. I work with many people living in Japan, but online sessions are also avaiable for clients elsewhere.
What happens after I click "book"?
What happens after I click "book"?
You choose a time for a free 15-minute consultation. We start with what has been going on, and you get a feel for whether this work is the right fit for you.
Do I need a specific problem?
Do I need a specific problem?
No. Many people come because something feels off, heavy, or harder to carry than it used to.
Do you accept Japanese National Health insurance?
Do you accept Japanese National Health insurance?
Sessions are private-pay and are not covered by Japanese National Health Insurance. If you have international private insurance, you may wish to check with your provider regarding reimbursement.
How much are sessions?
How much are sessions?
60-minute sessions are ¥10,000. A limited number of reduced-fee spaces are available.
What are your qualifications?
What are your qualifications?
My work is grounded in person-centered and integrative counseling training. I have trained through Kain Ramsey of Achology, Head Gear Labs with Matthew Barnett, and integrative counseling training in Japan with Miu Ito of Human Will.
I offer English-language counseling support for adults dealing with stress, overwhelm, shame, loneliness, and life transitions. My work helps people speak honestly, understand what feels heavy, and make sense of what they are carrying.
I do not diagnose mental health conditions or prescribe medication. I have also received referrals through a clinic in Fujisawa.
Book a free 15-minute consultation
Book a free 15-minute consultation
You do not need to have everything figured out before you book.
You do not need to have everything figured out before you book.
No pressure. No obligation. Just a first conversation.
Free 15-minute consultation · 60-minute sessions ¥10,000
Free 15-minute consultation · 60-minute sessions ¥10,000
If you are not ready to book, email Bobby with a question first:
bobbyt@wayfinderpractice.com
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