Overview of Available Session Styles
Kuretake Mental Health Office Osaka-Sumiyoshi counseling room is located near the famous Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine in Osaka. In the Japanese-style counseling room, you can find a peaceful and calming atmosphere. Osaka metro area rental room sessions and worldwide online sessions are available upon request.
Whether you prefer meeting in person, online, or need a flexible setting, I offer several session formats to suit your needs and lifestyle. Sessions are available in English and Japanese.
In-Person Counseling
Private sessions in a quiet Japanese-style room
Relax in a peaceful space with a touch of nostalgia — soft tatami mats, a view of the garden, and the comfort of a completely private setting.
Located in Sumiyoshi, Osaka.
Online Counseling
Talk from the comfort of your own space
If you live far away, prefer to stay at home, or want to try just one session first, online counseling may be right for you.
Sessions are available via Zoom or LINE.
No matter where you are, a calm conversation can begin.
Couples Counseling
For couples of all kinds – international, same-gender, or Japanese-Japanese
My goal is not to tell you what a relationship "should" be, but to offer a space where both of you can speak openly and listen deeply. Sessions can be fully together or include some individual time, depending on what you need.
Home Visits & Rental Rooms
If you’re unable to come to the main room in Sumiyoshi
I can visit a rented private room in Osaka City.
To protect your privacy, sessions are held in calm, closed spaces rather than public cafes.
Please inquire about location and availability at the time of booking.
Morning Sessions & Time Zone Flexibility
I offer early morning sessions (from 6:00 or 7:00 AM JST), which may suit those living abroad or in different time zones.
If you’re currently living outside Japan or have a unique schedule, feel free to ask — I’ll do my best to find a time that works for both of us.
English Counseling in Osaka - Noriko Murakami Profile (ENG.)
A calm, confidential space in Osaka where you can speak in English without translating yourself. Counseling for those living, loving, and adjusting across cultures.
Counseling for Couples and Partnerships (ENG.)
A calm, safe space to pause, reflect, and be heard — for couples and individuals in all kinds of relationships. Sessions are available in both Japanese and English.
Home-Visit Counseling (ENG.)
For those who find it difficult to come to a counseling room, home-visit sessions offer a quieter and more accessible alternative. Without the burden of going out, you can take your time and talk in an environment where you feel safe and comfortable. It allows you to receive support in a way that feels physically and practically manageable.
Online Counseling (ENG.)
Online counseling offers a quiet space to talk from wherever you are. Sessions are available in Japanese and English, in Japan and abroad.
Session Fee (ENG.)
Personal Counselling Student Counselling Couple & Family Counselling JPY 11,000- (incl.10%tax) JPY 8,800- […]
Sumiyoshi Room – Easy Access & Neighborhood Area 近隣情報
Access to the Sumiyoshi Counseling Room & introducing near by Relaxing & Healing Spots
Counseling Services for International Students in Japan (ENG.)
To everyone working hard away from home in Japan, if you have something on your mind or are facing challenges, I am here for you
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