Meet Asian Australian Registered Psychologist, Jijia (Lily) Zhu

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 Jijia (Lily) Zhu who is a Registered Psychologist offering services in South Yarra, VIC and Telehealth Australia-wide. We hope you enjoy connecting with Lily below!

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

I have always been fascinated by understanding how people think, feel, and behave. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on others' well-being and support their personal growth feels fulfilling and purposeful to me.

2. What is your unique cultural heritage?

I was born and raised in China. I moved to Australia when I was 18 years old.

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

My areas of interest include trauma, anxiety, and depression. I have received training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). These frameworks and areas of focus allow me to provide tailored and holistic support to clients, ensuring that interventions are both effective and aligned with their unique experiences, strengths, and needs. Additionally, I have a strong interest in working with neurodivergent children and adults, as well as providing support to their families.

I am deeply committed to valuing the individuality of each person I work with, recognising the complexity and diversity of their personal journeys. I firmly believe in the inherent capacity of individuals to grow, heal, and uncover their inner strength.

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

I work with a wide range of clients, spanning from school-age children and adolescents to adults. My practice is inclusive and welcoming to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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

Be kind to yourself. 

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

Alternatively, if you feel like Lily 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 Lily 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 LIly 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.