Meet Asian Australian Registered Psychologist, Vini Ramesh

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 Vini who is a registered psychologist offering services in Highett, VIC. We hope you enjoy connecting with Vini below!

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

Growing up with mental health taking a backseat has motivated me to promote the destigmatisation of mental health, especially among people of colour. This, along with my drive to create positive impact to the people around me, led to my choice of Psychology as a career!

2. What is your unique cultural heritage?

Indian

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

My areas of speciality include neurodivergence, social differences, pathological demand avoidant (PDA) profiles, school can’t, anxiety, parent support, and diagnostic assessments (cognitive, Specific Learning Disorders, ADHD).

I use neuroaffirming and trauma-informed approaches with a special consideration for the unique challenges faced by individuals from different cultures. My approaches are predominantly person-centered and play-based, with adapted techniques from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). 

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

Children, adolescents, and young adults (aged 4-25 years). I also provide support to parents of neurodivergent children!

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

It's okay to not feel fully competent (or confident) in everything you do!

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

Alternatively, if you feel like Vini 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 Vini 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 VIni 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.