Meet Asian Australian Clinical Psychologist, Summer Guo

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 Summer Guo who is a Clinical Psychologist offering services in South Yarra and Blackburn, VIC. We hope you enjoy connecting with Summer below!

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

For a lot of reasons, but first and foremost, it was my curiosity! I’m fascinated by what people think, why certain challenges trouble them, and what drives them to change. Beyond this, I feel passionate about reducing stigma and praising awareness around mental health. Also, I love that this is a very a flexible and diverse field, full of opportunities to grow and learn - which keeps my mind constantly engaged.

2. What is your unique cultural heritage?

My family is originally from China, though I moved to New Zealand since a young age, and spent the past 8 years in Australia.

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

I draw on CBT, ACT, DBT, Mindfulness-based therapies, and Schema-informed approaches. Frameworks I align with include humanistic, developmental, and cognitive and behavioural.

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

I support adult and teenage clients, and particularly enjoy working with anxiety, depression, and stress; eating disorders, trauma, relational difficulties, and people living with health issues.

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

A quote that sometimes feel true and helps me gain perspective: "We don’t see things as they are; we see them as we are."

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

Alternatively, if you feel like Summer 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 Summer 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 Summer 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.