Meet Asian Australian Registered Psychologist, Milly Tupthim

We know that it's not always easy trying to work out which therapist we might like to work with: Because the decision isn't just about where they're located and when they're available, but there's a bit more of a human, relational element to the decision too.

So here at Shapes and Sounds, we want to help make that process just a little easier.

Every month, we'll be introducing a therapist from the Asian Australian Mental Health Practitioner List to help you gain a bit more insight into who you feel might be a good fit for you or someone that you know.

This month we're excited to connect you with Milly who is a registered psychologist offering services on Telehealth Australia wide. We hope you enjoy connecting with Milly below!

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1. What led you to choosing mental health as a career?

I've always been curious about people. I have a deep interest in understanding experiences that are often misunderstood or overlooked. For instance, people who have traits but don't quite meet a diagnosis or people who find themselves in between countries, never feeling like a place is truely home. Psychology offered a meaningful way to combine that curiosity with helping people.

2. What is your unique cultural heritage?

I am Thai-Chinese and came to Australia when I was 5 years old. Growing up between cultures influenced how I understand identity, belonging, and expectations. My family is also partly Greek and I recently discovered I have Finnish ancestry.

3. What are your areas of specialty and what kind of frameworks do you work from?

I provide therapy and assessments. My work is informed by evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming, and client-centred approaches. I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities depending on the person. I very much consider intersectionality in my work.

4. What kind of clients are you best able to support?

I aim to help people have a deeper understanding of themselves and then develop actionable solutions. Many of my clients present with anxiety, ADHD, burnout, life transitions, identity-related concerns, interpersonal difficulties, or the experience of navigating multiple cultures and expectations. I enjoy working across the life span.

5. If you could be your own therapist right now, what do you think you would say to yourself?

You don't have to have everything figured out before taking the next step. Remember your values and that growth happens gradually rather than all at once.

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Connect with Milly via our Asian Australian Mental Health Practitioner List HERE.

Alternatively, if you feel like Milly may be a good fit for someone that you know, be sure to forward this page on to them too. Let us continue to not only support ourselves but all those around us too!

If you require urgent assistance, please do not contact Milly or any of the practitioners on this list. Instead, please call emergency services on 000 or call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Shapes and Sounds does not recommend or endorse Milly or any of the practitioners listed on the Asian Australian Mental Health Practitioner List.

Please always consult your GP before making changes to your mental health care plan.