Meet Asian Australian Psychologist, Natcha Limpianunchai

💡Just a quick note to share that you can connect with Natcha over on episode 2 of The Asian Mental Health podcast... take a listen, here!

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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 Natcha who is a Psychologist offering services in Carlton North, VIC and Telehealth Australia-wide. We hope you enjoy connecting with Natcha below!

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

I have always been interested in people, thoughts, and feelings. I first saw a psychologist myself for anxiety as a teenager and found it super helpful, which inspired me to go down this path. I consider it a privilege to be a part of someone's journey in improving their mental health and their lives.

2. What is your unique cultural heritage?

I grew up in Thailand until I was 16. I then moved to Melbourne where I was exposed to many beautiful cultures. I consider myself a third culture kid with strong influence from both Australia and Thailand.

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

I draw on multiple modalities such as cognitive behavioural therapy (changing thoughts and behaviour), acceptance commitment therapy (processing your feelings and sitting with it, mindfulness), solution focused therapy (identify practical coping strategies), psychodynamic (explore how past experiences affects current mindset) and many more.

There is no one size fits all, so rather than subscribing to one approach of therapy, I like to get to know my client first and use a mix of approaches, as we all need different things at different times.

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

I work a lot with people experiencing anxiety, perfectionism, and cultural identity issues. I also do a fair bit of work in the neurodivergent space and absolutely love it.

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

It's OK to do your own thing and go at your own pace. There is no one right formula of how you should live your life. Most importantly, life does not have to be serious all the time. You deserve to enjoy life and love yourself just because you are human, no conditions attached.

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

Alternatively, if you feel like Natcha 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 Natcha 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 Natcha 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.